Mayor Ken Siver declared a State of Emergency on March 13, 2020 in the City of Southfield in an effort to slow the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus. All city events and activities have been postponed or cancelled until April 30, 2020 or further notice. City Hall (including the Library and P&R Building) and the 46th District Court are closed to the public; however, all essential public safety and public works services (including garbage and recycling pickup) continue to function as normal.
Animal Control
The City of Southfield Animal Warden will assist Southfield residents with most animal-related problems or issues on their property or within their immediate living space. Animal warden services include:
- animal bite complaints
- vicious, stray or wild animal concerns (only when wild animals are within a living space)
- barking dogs
- dead animal removal (only on public property)
- animal cruelty cases
The animal warden is also available to offer consultation and assistance in reaching a peaceful resolution in cases that the City does not directly handle. The animal warden is authorized to write citations or tickets and to carry a handgun, shotgun and Taser. The animal warden wears a solid blue uniform clearly marked as “Southfield Animal Warden” on the front and back. Their assigned vehicle is a white van marked with city of Southfield decals.
An animal assistance hotline has been established at 1-248- 796-5410. This line directs callers to areas of the police department that can best help them. The warden’s regular work schedule is Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. If residents have an emergency situation they should call 9-1-1, as this system has enhanced identification and locator capabilities.
Southfield residents may also call the City’s special Eyes on Southfield hotline, 1-248-796-EYES, 24 hours-a-day, seven days-a-week to report dead animals or any code issues.
