Lincoln Animal Control (Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department)
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Hours: Office Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Dispatch Monday to Friday 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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- City of Lincoln
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- on the official website, November 5, 2026
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City animal control division of the Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department. Enforces animal ordinances, handles rabies prevention and animal bites, pet licensing and lost and found pets, and lists local pet food pantries.
How to reach them
Where: 3131 O Street, Lincoln, NE 68510
Hours: Office Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Dispatch Monday to Friday 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Good to know
- How to get started: Call 402-441-7900 for dispatch, or 402-441-7825 for licensing questions. Licenses can be bought online, by phone, by mail or in person.
Emergency? Call your veterinarian or the nearest 24-hour emergency hospital now, and tell them if cost is a barrier. Emergency signs and poison hotlines
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