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Report or reclaim a found dog in Cottage Grove

Call the non-emergency line to see if a Community Service Officer is on duty; do not bring stray dogs to the police station.

Steps

4 steps
  1. Call the non-emergency numberAsk whether a Community Service Officer (CSO) is on duty. The police phone is 541-942-9145.
  2. Wait for the CSO to arriveIf a CSO is available, they come to your location.
  3. Pay the impound and care feesOwners must pay before the dog is released: $25 impound plus $15 per day.
  4. Pay at the Finance DepartmentFees are payable to the City of Cottage Grove during regular business hours.
Owners who reclaim a dog get a Dogs at Large citation, which requires a court appearance.

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