Where to Report a Dog Bite in Michigan Counties

Contact list for Counties: Oakland, Wayne, Macomb, Washtenaw, Genesse, Lapeer, Livingston

Did you know that under Michigan law, any dog or animal bite where there’s a risk of rabies must be reported within 24 hours to the local health department for both the location of the incident and where the victim resides? This applies whether you’re bitten in a public park, on private property, or at someone’s home.

Get the contact numbers, websites, and links to reporting forms for Oakland, Macomb, Wayne, Washtenaw, Genesee, Lapeer, and Livingston counties.

Oakland County

📞 Report by phone: 248-858-1280

🔗 Oakland County Animal Bite Investigation

Macomb County

📞 Report by phone: 586-783-0906 or by form

📧 Email: animalcontrol@macombgov.org

🔗 Macomb County Animal Control

Wayne County

📄 Form: City of Detroit Animal Bite Report Form (PDF)

🌐 County-wide Info: Wayne County Communicable Disease & Bite Reporting

📞 City of Wayne Animal Control: 734-721-1643

Washtenaw County

📄 Online: Report an Animal Bite – Washtenaw County

🌐 Full details: Washtenaw Disease Reporting & Animal Bites

📞 Health Department: 734-544-6700

Genesee County

📄 Downloadable form: Animal Bite Reporting Form (PDF)

🌐 Full instructions: Genesee County Communicable Disease Program

📞 Animal Control: 810-732-1660 | Health Dept: 810-257-1017

Lapeer County

📄 Bite Request Form: Lapeer Bite Report Form (PDF)

🌐 Instructions & contact: Lapeer County Animal Control – Bite Reporting

📞 Animal Control: 810-667-0236 | Health Dept: 810-667-0391

Livingston County

📄 Downloadable Form: Livingston County Bite Report (PDF)

🌐 Bite Reporting Info: Livingston County Animal Control

📞 Animal Control: 517-546-2440 | Fax: 517-545-9627

When Should You Contact A Dog Bite Lawyer?

You should contact a personal injury attorney as soon as possible after the incident—especially if:

• The dog bite caused visible injury, infection, or required medical treatment
• You missed work due to the injury
• The bite involved a child or elderly person
• The dog was not properly restrained, or the owner acted negligently
• You’re unsure who owns the dog or whether it had its vaccinations

Giroux Pappas Dog Bite Lawyers Can Help

Even if the injury appears minor, complications such as infection, nerve damage, or scarring can develop over time.

At Giroux Pappas Trial Attorneys, we help people who have been injured by dog bites and other forms of negligence get the justice and compensation they deserve. We know how delicate these situations can be and are here to support you and answer your questions with empathy, discretion, and strength.

Contact us for a free consultation. 248-531-8665.