Macomb County Animal Control Department

Residents are asked to contact the Macomb County Animal Control Department directly at 586-469-5115 during regular business hours (10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Monday – Friday) with all calls concerning the following: 

  • Animal welfare complaints
  • Deceased animals
  • Give up animals
  • Investigations/animal bites
  • Nuisance wildlife complaints (squirrels, opossums, and raccoons)
  • Sick/injured animals
  • Stray domestic animals

In the event of an emergency, residents are asked to contact the Center Line Public Safety Department at 586-757-2200.

Dog License Fees

All licenses are issued by the Macomb County Animal Shelter. View the County fees for dog licenses (PDF).

City Ordinance Regarding Dangerous & Vicious Dogs

Ordinance 279 (Amended)

An amendment to Ordinance 379 of the City of Center Line to amend Chapter 10, Animals, Article III, Dogs and Cats, Section 10-66, Dangerous and Vicious Dogs, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Center Line.

Read the full ordinance.