
Williston, ND’s Animal Control Stays Busy With Pet Rescues
Williston Animal Control Shares “Fur Facts” for March & April
Williston Police Department’s Animal Control has shared their latest “Fur Facts,” with a look at what they've been up to in March and April. From animal intakes to pet reunions, here’s what’s been happening.
Calls for Service
Animal Control responded to 164 calls in March and the number stayed exactly the same in April.
Animal Intake
April brought in more animals than March.
- March: 11 cats, 17 dogs, 2 others
- April: 20 cats, 27 dogs, 0 others

Returned to Owner
April also saw more reunions between pets and their people.
- March: 0 cats, 10 dogs, 1 other
- April: 5 cats, 18 dogs, 0 others
Adopted & Rescued
There was a shift here, more rescues in April, but fewer adoptions.
- March: 7 rescued, 11 adopted
- April: 15 rescued, 3 adopted
Citations
Animal Control issued 2 citations each month. The report did not reveal what the citations were for.
These numbers show the ongoing work Animal Control is doing, and it’s a reminder that even when things look calm, they’re hard at work behind the scenes.
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