Animal Control in Greenville, SC: How to Report an Aggressive Dog

Have you been bitten or confronted by an aggressive dog, and you need to contact Animal Control in Greenville, SC? If you're on the fence because you think it will be more effort than it's worth, think again. If you were injured by an aggressive dog and think you'll have medical bills, or the trauma has caused you symptoms of PTSD, you need to lay down a paper trail if you plan to file suit for a dog bite or other animal-related injury. In any case, reporting a dog bite is the responsible thing to do to prevent other people from suffering the same experience as you.

If you haven't already, file an aggressive dog report as soon as possible after the encounter. In this article, we'll show you how to do so through Greenville City's official channels and the fast and easy way: Using DoNotPay.

What You Need to Know About Animal Control in Greenville, SC

If you have been in an altercation with an aggressive animal, it's essential to know where to submit your report. There are two Greenville animal control agencies: Greenville County Animal Control serving unincorporated Greenville County and Greenville City Animal Control Unit, whose jurisdiction is within Greenville city limits. The Greenville City Animal Control Unit is a division of the Greenville Police Department.

This article focuses on the City of Greenville's Animal Control Unit; the Greenville County Animal Control phone number is in the table below.

Greenville City Animal Control

How to File an Aggressive Dog Incident on Your Own

Gather Your Evidence:

Regardless of how you plan to file your report, you'll need to document as much about the event as possible. Here's the information you should have on hand:

1. Name of the reporting party
2. Name and age of the victim(s)
3. Date and time of the altercation
4. Location of the altercation
5. Name of the dog's owner, if known
6. Breed and/or description of the animal(s)
7. Answers to these questions:

• Was the dog leashed at the time of the incident?
• Was the attack provoked in any way?
• Did the animal's owner appear to have control of the animal?

8. Copies of bills for any medical (including first aid) expenses
9. Names and contact information for witnesses
10. Witness statements, if any

This information can be helpful when you file your report with Animal Control in Greenville, NC, but it will also be beneficial if you decide to file a suit in small claims court for the dog bite.

File Online

1. Go to Greenville, NC Police to Citizen’s website.
2. Fill out the information as prompted. There are nine (9) steps to complete.

File at the Police Station

If you go to the police station in person, either a police officer or an animal control officer will take your report. Bring your documentation with you—when you're filing on your own, it's best to have as much information with you as possible.

File at the Scene of the Incident

The very best way to file a report is to have a Greenville Animal Control officer meet you at the location where the incident occurred, preferably immediately after the encounter. If they cannot respond at that time, ask them to meet you there at a later date. You'll show them with more accuracy and detail how the event unfolded.

How to Use DoNotPay to Report a Vicious Dog Incident

If you want to report an animal-related injury, but you want to make sure you're doing it right, DoNotPay has you covered in 3 easy steps:

1. Search "animal" on DoNotPay, find the Animal Control product, and select whether you've sustained a physical injury.

    

2. Select whether you would like to report this incident to your local government agency, or demand compensation from the pet owner.

    

3. Tell us more about the incident, including when and where you were injured, a description of the animal that caused the injury, and the contact information for the pet owner (if known).

    

And that's it. DoNotPay will file the demand letter or government report on your behalf with your incident details. You should hear back from them directly with further questions and confirmation regarding your demands.

Does DoNotPay Report Animal Control Issues in Other Areas?

Absolutely. Here are just a few of the limitless locations where we can file an animal control complaint on your behalf.

• Los Angeles animal control issues
• Atlanta animal control issues
• Miami animal control issues
• Pennsylvania dog bite laws
• California dog bite laws
• Texas animal dog bite laws
• Ohio dog bite laws

What Other Legal Issues Can DoNotPay Solve?

Filing animal control reports is just one of many things DoNotPay can help you navigate. You might want to use our services to

• Access crime victim compensation
• Contact your government representatives
• File neighbor complaints
• File a small claims suit

Why Use DoNotPay to File Your Greenville, NC Animal Control Complaint?

Because we're

• Fast—No waiting in line or at the scene to file a report.
• Easy—We're taken seriously, so what you can do in a dozen steps, we can do in three.
• Successful—We'll make a case for you and help you lay the groundwork should you decide to file a dog bite lawsuit. 

Let us handle your animal control complaint today and get you on the road to recovering your compensation.