• 406-283-2442
  • All Contacts
  • 418 Mineral Ave, Libby
  • 406-283-2442
  • All Contacts
Health Department
Public Health
Confidential Fax
Fax: (406) 283-2466
Public Health Programs & Services
Community Health Programs
Lincoln County Connections
Lincoln County Kids
Behavioral Health
Public Health Nurse
Disease Prevention
Emergency Preparedness
Environmental Health
Environmental Health Programs & Services
Animal Control
Air Quality
Licensed Establishments
Food Safety
Litter and Community Decay
Septic Permitting
Subdivision Review
Solid Waste & Recycling

Animal Care & Control

Providing services and protection to the animals and people of Lincoln County

Animal Care & Control Overview

Lincoln County Animal Care & Control is dedicated to the safety, health, and welfare of both our residents and their pets. In addition to providing essential community services like dog and kennel licensing, rabies prevention, and pet adoption resources, our officers conduct active field response. Duties include patrolling for strays, conducting welfare checks, and responding to concerns regarding nuisance barking, animal bites, or dangerous animals.

Lincoln County Animal Control and Care

Reporting an Animal Issue:

Contact Lincoln County Dispatch: (406) 293-4112 or dial 9-1-1 for emergencies

For wildlife questions, please contact Fish, Wildlife and Parks at (406) 752-5501 or visit: Fish, Wildlife and Parks Website

For after hour emergencies, such as a person or animal in immediate danger, animal bites, injured animals that are still alive or an animal on a roadway causing a traffic problem, dial 9-1-1.

If you have been bitten by a stray or strange animal, call 9-1-1 and seek immediate medical attention. The medical professionals will contact Animal Control.

Common Questions:

How do I find out if my pet is in the custody of Animal Control?
If you are unsure if your pet is in the custody of Animal Control call the Libby shelter at (406) 293-5665 or Eureka shelter at (406) 889-5457.

How do I get my pet out of Animal Control impound?
If your pet is in the custody of Animal Control, call our the shelter at the numbers listed above.

How do I report a dangerous animal?
If you have witnessed or been threatened by a dangerous animal, contact the Animal Control Officer at (406) 293-4112.

Animal Shelters & Adoption

There are local animal shelter locations in Libby and Eureka. Find contact information, directions, and browse a live gallery of pets currently available for adoption.
Visit the Animal Shelter page here.

Licensing Your Animals

Whether you need to register your family dog, apply for a commercial kennel license, or get a permit for your urban chickens, we have all the forms and fee information you need.
Visit the Animal Licensing page here.

Contact Information

Health Department General Info
Tammy Brown
LCAS Manager
Maranda Davis
Environmental Health Technician
Septic Permits, Junk Vehicles, Community Decay
Sarah Long
Disease Intervention Specialist
Tobacco Prevention