Alton Animal Control is located at the Public Works Building and is staffed with three Animal Control Officers.

Hours of Operation 7:00pm to 3:30pm - Monday thru Friday
Redemption Hours 2:00pm to 3:00pm - Monday thru Friday

You can call Animal Control at 463.3553 for other redemption arrangements or animal control complaints. Also call this number to report any animal situations.

All dogs over four months old must be licensed. It is unlawful for any person to have more than three dogs over four months old. City licenses are renewable every year on May 1.

License Fees
$10.00 For each unneutered male dog or cat
$10.00 For each unspayed female dog or cat
$5.00 For each neutered male dog or cat
$5.00 For each spayed female dog or cat

License can be purchased at Alton Animal Control or the City Treasurer's Office at City Hall, 101 East Third St.

Alton does have and enforces a leash law. The owner of any dog not under restraint shall be in the violation of the City Code.