The mission of the department of Animal Control is to: work in partnership with the residents of Brockton; educate the public about animal control and animal welfare; protect human and animal safety; increase responsible pet ownership; and reduce the number of unwanted pets.
The primary service activities of the department include: control of all animals in the city, primarily dogs; enforcing the leash law; care for all impounded animals; find new homes for adoptable animals; and handle sick or injured wildlife
*Dogs are licensed by the Election Commission. A license is active from May 1st to April 30th of the following year.