Animal Control provides services to the citizens of Mason City that covers a wide range of animal problems.  The complaints can be about nuisance complaints, picking up stray animals, assisting with wildlife control, checking on the welfare of an animal, or the enforcement various violation of our animal ordinance.

The Animal Control coordinates with the other neighborhood service's division staff and shelter personnel to help keep the public safe.

How To Contact Us:
Mason City Police Department
78 S. Georgia Ave
Mason City, IA 50401
Phone: 641-421-3000
Fax: 641-421-3639
We are now being dispatched by the Police Department Dispatchers at 641-421-3000 for all animal related calls.

Office Hours:
8:00a.m. - 4:30p.m. Monday through Friday.
Close on weekends and major holidays.

*After hours, weekends or holidays please contact the Mason City Police Department at 421-3636
All animals impounded are taken to:

Mason City Stray Animal Shelter
2750 Birch Drive
Mason City, IA 50401
Phone: 424-3617

Hours Open To The Public
Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Wednesday:  10 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Sunday, Monday, and Holidays: is closed to the public