Reporting Animal Issues

Animal Control Numbers

For your convenience, we have provided this listing of animal control problems that may arise and the appropriate agency or department to contact. In any emergency, please dial 911. 

NOTE:  DeSoto County departments respond to issues that are located in the unincorporated areas of the county.  If an issue is located within city limits - you will have to contact the city.  Those numbers are listed below as a courtesy .

IssueContactNumber
Barking, leash law, and animal neglect violations in CountyAnimal Services662-469-8004
Adoption, surrender, or reclaim of cats or dogs in CountyAnimal Services662-469-8004
Animal bite; seriously sick or injured animal in CountyNormal hours: Animal Services662-469-8004

After Hours: Sheriff's Department662-469-8027
Stray livestockSheriff's Department662-469-8027
Large dead animals/deer blocking roads in unincorporated areas of the countyRoad Management662-469-8025
Orphaned or injured wildlifeMississippi Wildlife Birds
Mississippi Wildlife Animals
662-612-6455
662-449-1646
Nuisance wildlife (Squirrels. raccoons, snakes, mice, etc.)Wildlife Removal Company of your choice
Hernando City Limits  
Hernando Animal Control (662) 429-9096 
ext. 4
Horn Lake City Limits
Horn Lake Animal Control
(622) 393-5857
Olive Branch City Limits
Olive Branch Animal Control
(662) 895-4582
Southaven City Limits
Southaven Animal Control 
(662)-796-2491