Mesa County Animal Services (MCAS) provides enforcement for Mesa County and the City of Grand Junction. Our officers are commissioned as agents for the Department of Agriculture Bureau of Animal Protection. Typically, any violations cited are based on the City Article or the County Resolution, however, dangerous dog or cruelty, abuse or neglect violations may be filed on State Statutes.

• MCAS has five field officers that cover over 3300 square miles.  This includes all of unincorporated Mesa County and the City of Grand Junction. 
• Animal Services Officers responded to 12,900 calls for services in 2011.
• MCAS responds to animal service enforcement issues 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
• As Bureau of Animal Protection officers, MCAS officers investigate cases of animal cruelty against domestic pet animals including dogs, cats and horses.  Any reports of animal cruelty against other animals, such as livestock, should be referred to the Mesa County Sheriff’s Department.