The Animal Services Department is open during the week to assist the public with most needs, and is available to handle all phone calls for the Chelsea Bailey Animal Shelter. Animal Services:

• Provides services which help prevent animals from becoming a danger or a nuisance to the community.
• Strives to improve responsible pet ownership throughout the community
• Provides the community with awareness of animal stewardship through educational programs, public information, and animal control.
• Educates the community about the importance of spaying and neutering pets.
• Responds to animal-related requests and complaints from the community.
• Coordinates dispatch for Animal Control.
• Helps with lost and found reports.
• Provides animal traps and trapping instructions.

Complete information on department duties and animal regulations and requirements in Butte-Silver Bow can be found in Butte-Silver Bow Municipal Code, Title 6.