Animal Control

Animal Control

The City of Forest Animal Control Division of the Public Works Department is located in the Upper Colbert Commons and is responsible for protecting the general public in our beautiful city from animal-related threats.  Our Animal Control Officer, Sam Warren, is responsible for the removal of dead animals inside the City limits and addressing all animal related issues/problems throughout the City of Forest including minor animal related nuisances.

You can contact our Animal Control Office by calling Ms. Sharon Coker at (601) 469-2251.  Once Ms. Coker receives a call she will then contact our Animal Control Officer, Mr. Sam Warren.  Once contacted Mr. Warren will get back in touch with you either at your residence or at his office located upstairs at the Colbert Commons, 105 East 1st Street, P.O. Box 298, Forest, MS 39074.

If you should have any questions or concerns or require additional information on the rules and regulations in regards to animal control and safety including owners responsibilities inside the City limits, please feel free to contact our office at the number and address listed above and our office will be happy to assist.

Warren animal control photo Animal Control Officer – Sam Warren
Coker Code Zoning Dept photo Animal Control Administrative Assistant – Sharon Coker

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