Animal control services for the City of West Des Moines are provided by Neighborhood Service Specialists (previously WestPet Animal Control). Neighborhood Service Specialists are part of West Des Moines Public Services and will respond to calls including dogs and cats at large, wildlife issues, barking dogs, animal cruelty, animal neglect, and animal bites.

Neighborhood Service Specialists are available Monday - Friday from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (excluding City-observed holidays).

For assistance outside of business hours, please contact Westcom non-emergency dispatch at 515-222-3321 or 911 if an emergency.

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