The Town of Fountain Hills has officially severed ties with All Animals Rescue & Transportation (ACES) for its animal control services, with the contract set to terminate today. This announcement marks a transition period for the community's approach to animal management and control, as reported by the town's official government website.
ACES has overseen pet and public safety in Fountain Hills since last fall through leash law outreach, pet safety education, and responses to animal-related incidents. Now, the town faces the challenge of developing a compassionate, sustainable plan to continue these services for both residents and the local animal population.
While Fountain Hills prides itself as a "Pet Friendly Community," the absence of ACES necessitates an interim solution for animal control, the town has outlined temporary measures for residents to report animal-related problems: for emergencies involving vicious animals or to report excessive barking, the public should contact the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) at 602-876-1000 or dial 911 in the case of an emergency, as per the Town of Fountain Hills. Other animal concerns should be directed to the Fountain Hills Code Enforcement Hotline at 480-816-5193.
