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Animal Care & Control Fort Wayne

As the largest open access shelter in northeast Indiana, we provide full-service law enforcement as a public safety department serving people and animals within the City of Fort Wayne and New Haven. We also provide sheltering services through a mutual agreement with Allen County, IN. We take in about 10,000 animals a year. Our goal is to ensure every healthy, treatable, and behaviorally sound animal has the chance for their forever home. We have a robust foster, adoption, and volunteer program that are crucial to us being able to provide live outcomes for animals in our care. We provide various educational opportunities for kids and teens including day camps, community service, tours, and programs. We pride ourselves on having a great working relationship with several departments including but not limited to the FW Police & Fire departments, Adult Protective Services, Allen County Prosecutor's Office, Neighborhood Code, and of course other animal rescues/shelters.

After leaving the Marine Corps I found it hard to find a job where I felt like I was making a difference. Working as an officer for Fort Wayne Animal Care and Control gives me daily opportunities to serve the community that I live in. I love that each day I work I get to be a part of a team which is all striving for the same goal of improving the lives of animals and also the people within Fort Wayne.
Matthew Bannish, Sgt. Marine Corps, Animal Control Officer (AC24)

Career Pathways at Animal Care & Control Fort Wayne

Law Enforcement

Serve and protect your community.
Median Salary:$53,260
Desired SkillsGood moral character, problem-solving skills, perform under pressure.
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What is Fort Wayne Animal Care & Control?

This video was created to give the public a general overview of who FWACC is and what they do both at the shelter and in the community.
This video was created to give the public a general overview of who FWACC is and what they do both at the shelter and in the community.

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What's Animal Care & Control Fort Wayne all about?

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What's Animal Care & Control Fort Wayne all about?

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Throughout the entire shelter, the end result is the same, to provide the best possible outcome for all the animals we come into contact with. We strive to provide as many resources to the community to retain their pets as well as set up pet owners for success. Every department interfaces with each other in some way shape or form. Open communication and transparency both within the department and to the community helps us to achieve our mission.

Where is Animal Care & Control Fort Wayne Located?

Animal Care & Control Fort Wayne is located in FORT WAYNE, IN, which is situated in Northeast Indiana. Home to approximately 790,000 people, Northeast Indiana is an 11-county region that fits all kinds of lifestyles. Enjoy Fort Wayne’s vibrant downtown, the slower pace of smaller communities like Angola, or find outdoor adventure in the northern lake counties.