Animal Protection
The Pat Wise Animal Shelter has four full-time employees and one temporary employee. The Animal Protection Director is responsible for planning, organizing and directing all operations of the animal shelter, including supervision of all department personnel. The Director is also responsible for enforcing provisions of the code of ordinances related to animal protection.
The staff are responsible for maintaining department records, managing the office, dispatching and assigning service calls to field officers, caring for animals held at the shelter, working with pet owners, and the general public and other governmental agencies in the protection of the welfare of domestic animals in the Ketchikan Gateway Borough. Staff is also responsible for enforcing animal protection laws within the Borough, caring for animals held in the shelter, working with pet owners, and the public and other governmental agencies in the protection of the welfare of domestic animals in the Borough.
How to Report an Animal Bite or a Barking Dog:
Call Animal Protection: 907-228-6660
After Hours Emergency Line: 907-204-0502
After hours emergency line is for the following situations:
1. Aggressive animal attacking public/or another animal
2. Animal bite to person
3. Injured/deceased animal
4. Removal of animal from trap
5. Canines at large. Dog must be contained by leash or structure and not able to escape before officer arrives
What Can I Do to Reduce My Chances of Being Bitten?
Code Enforcement
For information on Code Enforcement services, CLICK HERE. Code Enforcement
To report abandoned vehicles, solid waste violations, and code compliance issues, please call 907-228-6660 during business hours.
