Animal Control

The City of Arab enacted an Ordinance in January 2017 that details the restraint and containment requirements of dogs, provides basic standards of care for dogs that are kept habitually outside, and prohibits direct point tethering and chaining of dogs. 

Click here for a diagram of tethering requirements.

If you would like to meet & interact with the animals, please call 256.931.7270 and leave a message. Animal Control will return your call.

To report a problem with a stray animal or abuse/neglect, submit an Animal Report Form or call 256.931.7270 and leave a message. 

In case of emergency, please call the Arab Police Department at 256.586.7525.

Arab Animal Shelter
230 Heroes Lane
Arab, Alabama 35016
256.931.7270

  • THIS IS NOT A LANDLINE – IT IS A MESSAGE LINE

Please leave a detailed message & someone will contact you

Arab City Hall

740 North Main Street
Arab, Alabama 35016

Monday - Friday
7:30a-4:30p

256.586.3544

Mission Statement

The City of Arab has a mission to foster and sustain a living environment that cultivates progressive awareness and the acceptance of diverse cultural differences, while maintaining a wholesome family atmosphere.

The mission also includes an improved quality of life through economic growth and development, continuously seeking ways to increase revenues, and the ongoing expansion of local Infrastructure.