My dog got out and I can’t find her. How do I report her missing?
You may contact the non-emergency number for the Yamhill Communications Agency (YCOM) at 503/434-6500 or the Newberg-Dundee dispatch center for Newberg/East Yamhill County at 503/538-8321. They will forward the report to the appropriate agency for response.
My dog got out and I can’t find her. How do I know if she’s been picked up?
You can check our Facebook page, call the Licensing and Redemption Services for Yamhill County Dog Control Office ((503) 472-0341 ext. 4), any of the numerous volunteer groups social media pages, or your local law enforcement agency.
My dog got out and I’ve been notified by Law Enforcement that she’s been picked up and is at the shelter. How do I get her back?
If the Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office (YCSO) has picked up your dog, you will need to come to Licensing and Redemption Services for Yamhill County Dog Control, through Homeward Bound Pets (723 NE Evans Street, McMinnville) to start the redemption process. Please do not contact go to the Shelter directly if YCSO has custody of your dog. They will be unable to assist you. You may call the Licensing and Redemption Services office at (503) 472-0341 ext. 4 to confirm costs and scheduling for redemption. Dogs will be required to be licensed before redemption.
If a Law Enforcement agency other than the Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office has notified you that your dog has been picked up and is being held, you will need to work with that Law Enforcement agency to redeem your dog.
I found a dog out roaming around. Whom do I report it to?
Depending on whether or not you were able to contain the dog, you may report a dog at large by:
© 2000 - 2023 Yamhill County. All rights reserved. Links to external sites do not constitute endorsements by Yamhill County.
By visiting this and other Yamhill County web pages, you expressly agree to be bound by the terms and conditions of the site.