Rangers & Animal Control
Mission
The Salt River Police Department Ranger Unit’s primary mission is to deliver police services in the areas of environmental crimes and the protection of the Community’s natural resources. In addition, the Rangers also respond to all animal problems within the Community and patrol in the Salt / Verde River recreation areas.
The Animal Control Technician has the responsibility of Enforcing Animal Control Ordinances and regularly seeks out or aggressive/stray animals as well as investigates reports of complaints from the public regarding nuisance, strays, and uncontrolled, dangerous or diseased animals.
WHERE IS MY DOG OR CAT?
If you suspect your domesticated animal may have been removed from the Salt River Indian Community by the SRPD Animal Control Technician or a Salt River Police Ranger, you may be able to locate your pet at the Maricopa County Animal Care and Control (MCACC) facility located at 2630 W. Rio Salado Pkwy, Mesa, AZ, phone (602) 506-7387 or visit their website Maricopa Animal Care and Control for additional Information on a lost pet, found pet.
The Salt River Pima Maricopa Indian Community (SRPMIC) is contracted with the Maricopa County Animal Care and Control (MCACC) facility for all Dogs and Cats that are transported to their facility for care, housing and handling. The SRPMIC does not have an animal holding facility within the Community.
COMMONLY USE ORDINANCES
We often receive questions on Animal Control Ordinances and regulations; below are some of the more common ordinances used on a daily basis to address stray or vicious animals; click the link below to be directed to the SRPMIC’s Code of Ordinances Chapter-12 Animals and Fowl to review all sections.
Sec. 12-9. Restricting roaming animals.
(a) It is prohibited for any person owning or having charge of domestic animals who permits them to run at large in any locality or within the boundaries of the Community.
(b) Any person who violates this section shall be subject to a fine not to exceed $150.00 per violation, with costs. This violation is Civil in nature and is handled by the community Consulate Generals Office.
Sec. 12-44. Dogs to wear collar with tag.
Any dog over four months of age running at large shall wear a collar or harness to which is attached a valid vaccination tag. Vaccinations can be obtained from Community Health and Human Services by members living in the community at no charge.
Sec. 12-54. Control of behavior of vicious dogs.
(b) Definition. The term “vicious dog” means a dog that:
(1) Has attacked or bitten a person.
(2) Has killed or mauled another dog or cat.
(c) Vicious dogs not permitted at large. A vicious dog shall not be permitted at large. Vicious dogs shall be confined within an enclosure on the owner’s property, or secured so that the dog is confined entirely to the owner’s property, or on a leash not to exceed six feet in length and directly under the owner’s control when not on the owner’s property. This violation is handled by the Tribal Prosecutors office if the violator is Native American.
REQUESTING THE ANIMAL CONTROL TECHNICIAN TO RESPOND TO AN ANIMAL ISSUE
The Animal Control Technician currently is available Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.
For Service: Call the Salt River Police Department Dispatch Center at 480-850-9230 (Non-Emergency line)
If it is an Emergency, call 911 (in progress animal attack, medical attention needed or similar)
General inquires may be directed to the Salt River Police Department 480-850-8200
