FAQs

Wildlife on property?
You can call into the Animal Control Shelter at (225)687-5881 and request a trap to catch nuisance wildlife; raccoons, armadillo's and opossums.
For all other wildlife inquiries:
You can call the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries at (225)765-2800 or 1-800-442-2511.
Business hours are 8:00am-4:30pm Monday-Friday.

Bee problems?
Iberville Parish Animal Control does not have the means or equipment to handle any problematic bees.

Wasp or other insects?
Call an exterminator. Iberville Parish Animal Control does not have the means or equipment to handle any problematic insects.

Dead animals to dispose of?
It is the animal owner's responsibility to dispose of any dead animal that is located on his/her property.
Proper burial, or disposal in a sufficient bag with the regular garbage pick-up is suitable.
To report dead animals on parish roads, call the Animal Control Shelter at 225-687-5881.
To report dead animals on state highways, please call 225-687-3019 on the west bank or 225-675-5315 on the east bank.

Injured animals?
Call the Shelter at (225) 687-5881 to report any injured animals. Please do not approach or handle any injured animal, for they can potentially bite if they are in pain.

Reporting animal cruelty?
Animal cruelty should be reported to the Shelter at (225) 687-5881. Physical abuse of animals in progress, including organized dog fighting, constitutes an emergency.

Dog and cat traps?
Dog and cat trap requests are handled on a first come, first serve basis. There is no charge to the property owner to have a trap put out on their property. All traps are distributed throughout Iberville Parish on Mondays and Tuesdays and all traps are picked up throughout the parish on Thursdays and Fridays. To request a trap, call the Shelter at (225) 687-5881.

Stray animals?
Call the Shelter at (225) 687-5881 and an Animal Control Officer will pick it up. If the stray animal is friendly, tie it up or place it in a pen. If the stray animal is roaming the area, and you feel it is unsafe to handle, call the Shelter and request a trap.

Snakes?
If a snake is discovered in a residence, call the shelter at (225) 687-5881. Someone in the residence must be able to show the Animal Control Officer the location of the snake when the officer arrives on scene. The Animal Control Officer is not allowed to move any furniture within a residence.

Livestock at large?
Report any livestock not in a restricted area to the Shelter at (225) 687-5881 during business hours. If after business hours, call 911.

Reporting dog and cat bites?
Report dog or cat bites to the Shelter at (225) 687-5881 during business hours. If after business hours, please call 911. A description of the incident, pictures, and reports will need to be fulfilled subsequent to any bite call.