Prescott Valley Animal Control

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Prescott Valley Reminds Owners to License Their Dogs

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Prescott Valley Animal Control reminds residents to license their pets.

Tips on Skunks from Prescott Valley Animal Control

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Prescott Valley Animal Control gives tips on skunks including prevention and deodorization.

Prescott Valley PD Adds New Holding Kennels

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Prescott Valley Police Department Animal Control has added new holding kennels for animals taken into custody bringing a safe space for up to eight dogs.

Prescott Valley Animal Control Assists Kestrel Rehabilitation

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On Wednesday, December 29, 2021, Prescott Valley Animal Control was able to assist in helping the smallest of the falcon family, a Kestrel, to receive rehabilitation at the Wild at Heart Raptor Rescue.

Red-Tail Hawk Rescued

On June 14, 2021, Animal Control Supervisor Tim Yogerst received a call of a possible injured hawk. Yogerst responded to the 7100 block of E. Wren Drive in Prescott Valley where he located the raptor in the backyard. According to the homeowners, the hawk had been a backyard resident for about five days. Yogerst was able to safely capture the […]

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Protect the Animals with the Prescott Valley Police Department

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Enforce the laws that protect the paws!

The Prescott Valley Police Department is now hiring for the position of Animal Control Officer. This is a full-time position whose duties are related to the care, control, and licensing of animals within the Town of Prescott Valley. We are looking for applicants who are energetic, self-motivated, and dedicated to provide a high level of service to a diverse customer […]

Prescott Valley Police Rescued Portly Petunia

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Prescott Valley Police has bragging rights about their superhero Animal Control Officers (ACOs). ACOs Tim and Helen stepped up just in the nick of time to rescue a neglected and very obese potbelly pig named Petunia. Petunia was living in a less-than-luxurious environment and in dire need of medical attention. Our ACOs were called to investigate a loose dog who […]

Feline Escapee “Memphis” Returned to Owners through Social Media

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Last week, Prescott Valley Animal Control Supervisor Tim Yogerst responded to a call for a stray cat near the Goodwill store. The cat had neither a microchip nor a collar. Because the Humane Society was full, they could not take the feline, so the cat stayed with Animal Control over the weekend while officers searched for the owners. The owners, […]

Lost Dog in Prescott Valley Returned to Owner in Illinois

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Prescott Valley Animal Control Supervisor Tim Yogerst had a welcome experience this past week in a job that has some significant ups and downs. Yogerst was dispatched for a dog-at-large walking in the middle of the Robert Road and Spouse intersection. He responded and attempted to catch the animal, but was unsuccessful, as she was moving just fast enough to […]

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Prescott Valley Animal Control Regulation Changes Take Effect Saturday, July 28, 2018

Who Let The Dogs Out?!

In July, the Prescott Valley Town Council approved changes to penalties and fines relating to animal codes, licensing fees and outsourcing the management of dog licensing. These changes will go into effect on Saturday, July 28, 2018. WHY MAKE THE CHANGE Control staff compared Prescott Valley Town Code with other towns and cities in the surrounding area and in larger […]

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Prescott Valley Animal Control Offers Lost Dog, Nuisance Dog Assistance on Website


Prescott Valley residents who have lost a pet, or who need assistance dealing with barking dogs or other animal issues can now find more help on the Town of Prescott Valley’s website. Animal Control Supervisor James Risinger said his department has added some pages to the website to assist residents when they’ve lost a pet. The lost pet page offers […]