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Greenlee County
Animal Control

Greenlee County Animal Control is charged with the enforcement of state law and county ordinances regarding domestic animals with a focus on dogs and cats. There are two Animal Control Officers serving Greenlee County. The Town of Clifton has an Animal Control Officer responsible for that jurisdiction. The Town of Duncan contracts with Greenlee County for Animal Control responsibilities. 

Licensing Information

All dogs at least three months of age are required to be vaccinated against rabies and to be licensed. Proof of rabies vaccination is required in order to obtain a license. Licenses are available at the Greenlee County Animal Control Office at 840 S. Coronado Boulevard, Clifton, Arizona, during normal business hours.

Cost of Licenses

Greenlee County

  • $5.00 for animals that have been spayed or neutered 
  • $8.00 for non spayed or neutered animals

Town of Clifton

  • $5.00 for animals that have been spayed or neutered
  • $7.00 for non spayed or neutered animals

Town of Duncan (administered by Greenlee County)

  • $5.00 for animals that have been spayed or neutered
  • $7.00 for non spayed or neutered animals

Greenlee County
Animal Control Office
840 S. Coronado Boulevard
P.O. Box 908
Clifton, AZ 85533
(928) 865-2720

Allen Sams
Animal Control Supervisor

Normal Business Hours:
Monday - Friday,
7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

After hours:
Greenlee County
Sheriffs Office
(928) 865-4149

Within Town of Clifton limits:
Clifton Police Department
(928) 865-4566

Animal Control Resources

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