How does animal control relate to community safety?

Animal control plays a crucial role in maintaining community safety primarily by managing stray animals. Stray animals can pose a variety of risks to public health and safety, including the potential for aggressive behavior, the spread of zoonotic diseases (diseases that can be transmitted from animals to humans), and accidents caused by animals roaming free on roads. By effectively managing stray animal populations, animal control officers can help reduce these risks, which contributes to safer environments for residents.

While recreational activities, wildlife preservation, and pet adoption services are important aspects of community engagement and animal welfare, they do not directly address the immediate concerns associated with public health and safety that arise from uncontrolled stray animal populations.