How do I report an animal bite?

To report an animal bite or exposure, please contact Douglas County Animal Control at (541) 440-4327.
For more information on rabies, follow one of the following links:

What do I do if I find a dead bird or other wild animal?

If you find a dead animal, do not touch it or pick it up. If it is an animal other than a bird and there has been no exposure to bites, the Health Department does not need to be notified. If it is a bird that meets the following criteria, please call the health department at (541) 464-3820.

• The bird is from the Corvid family (crow, raven, magpie, or jay)
• The bird has been dead less than 24 hours
• The bird was not killed by any obvious means such as injury or pesticide spraying.

What do I do if I find a bat in my house?

Visit the Oregon Department of Human Services, bats page for more information about bat exposure.