Our animal control officers handle issues with cats and dogs withing the city. We respond to calls related to the following ordinances:
- Running at large
- Spay and neuter
- City tags
- Vicious and dangerous animals
- Over the limit of animals
- Abandoned animals
- Pit bull/ wolf hybrid ordinance
- Barking dogs
For all animal related issues contact the City of Bluefield Animal Control Officer Nathanael Shumate at 304-327-2401 ext 2454.
On weekends, you must call the police department at 304-327-6101 option 1 for emergencies only. Calls after 4:30 p.m., will be handled the next day unless an absolute emergency.
Wildlife issues are to be handled by licensed agencies and the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources. Please contact individuals at the following numbers should you deal with a wildlife issue:
West Virginia Division of Natural Resources: 304.558.2771
Mountain State Wildlife Control and Pest Removal: 304.920.7422
