County Environmental Services . . .
Investigate animal bites

Reports of animal bites come to the Greene County Environmental staff from several sources, including the Greene County Sheriff's Office, medical facilities and the general public.

Staff verify the animal bite and quarantine the animal for 10 days from the date of the bite. Ideally, animals are held at a licensed veterinary facility or at the Springfield Animal Shelter.

During the quarantine, staff observe the animal for symptoms of illness. After 10 days, if the animal is healthy, it can be reunited with its owner. Owners are required to pay appropriate fees for boarding or vaccination.

Animal bite reports are sent to the Greene County Planning and Zoning Commission.