Benton County Canine Control only deals with stray and/or found dogs. Vicious animal complaints and/or welfare checks on animals are handled by the Benton County Sheriff’s Department. Their contact number is: 509-628-0333 (24-hour dispatch)

The mission of Benton County Canine Shelter is to give shelter to the displaced and abandoned, and safety to the abused and neglected dogs in the unincorporated areas of Benton County. We strive to educate the community on the importance of responsible pet ownership and care, and believe that all dogs deserve to have a safe and caring environment before going to their forever families.

This is the official page for Benton County, WA Canine Control. All content is a public record and may be subject to public disclosure.

Full Benton County Social Media Policy: www.co.benton.wa.us/pview.aspx?id=20940&catid=46

Benton County Social Media Comment Policy:
The purpose of this site is to present matters of public interest in Benton County to its many residents, businesses and visitors. We encourage you to submit your questions, comments, and concerns, but please note this is a limited public forum and will be monitored by County staff.

As such, under the Benton County Social Media Policy, the County reserves the right to remove inappropriate Content including but not limited to those that:
a) Have obscene language or sexual Content;
b) Threaten or defame any person or organization;
c) Violate the legal ownership interest of another party;
d) Support or oppose political candidates or ballot positions;
e) Promote violence or illegal activity;
f) Discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, age, religion, gender, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, national origin, physical or mental disability or sexual orientation; or
g) Contain personally identifiable or sensitive information, including medical information.