Dangerous and Nuisance Animals
Definition of a nuisance animal and rabid animal safety tips
Updated: Aug 28, 2025
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08/28/2025 2:14 pm
Definition of a nuisance animal and rabid animal safety tips
Updated: Aug 28, 2025
It is important to stay safe and remember a few of these warnings:
Residents of Raleigh may contact Animal Control at 919-831-6311 to report animal complaints.
Pets must be inoculated against rabies - read the ordinance
According to the City of Raleigh Animal Control Ordinance, a nuisance animal is described as one that is:
Any nuisance complaint must be submitted in writing with details of the nuisance and signature of the complainant. A nuisance is repeated violations of the above ordinances.
Animal control responds only to sick or injured wildlife and will not enter crawlspaces or attic spaces. For orphan or nuisance wildlife, please contact NC Wildlife.
Animal Control