All City of Southfield offices and facilities will be closed to the public beginning Thursday, November 19 until at least Wednesday, December 9, 2020 or further notice in accordance with the most recent state of Michigan public health order. All essential public safety and public works services and departments will continue to function as normal. The City’s Emergency Operation Center (EOC) has been activated and City hall will continue operating during minimum core hours Monday - Thursday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Residents will still be able to conduct most city business online and through City Hall’s main drop box 24/7 as well as via phone during the City Hall core hours.
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.
