Duty to Report

It is the duty of the owner of any animal which has bitten or attacked a person, or the duty of someone with knowledge of an animal bite or attack, to report it to local law enforcement or a public health official. (Coralville City Ordinance Ch. 55.17).

How to Report an Animal Bite

To report an animal bite or attack, contact one of the following:

• Coralville Animal Control, Coralville Police Department
  1503 5th St.
  Coralville, IA 52241
  Ph: 319.248.1800
• Johnson County Public Health
  855 S. Dubuque St., Suite 217
  Iowa City, IA 52240
  Ph: 319.356.6038

Mandatory Isolation & Quarantine

Any animal that has bitten or caused a skin abrasion on someone is required to be placed in isolation and quarantine for a minimum of ten days for observation as follows:

• If the owner resides in Coralville, and if the animal is properly licensed and is currently vaccinated against rabies, it may be placed in the owner's custody on their premises during the isolation and quarantine period under the direction of Animal Control.
• If the animal is not properly licensed or does not have proof of a current rabies vaccination, it is isolated / quarantined at the Iowa City Animal Shelter or a veterinary hospital at the owner's expense.

For More Information

The Animal Control Officer will follow up with the appropriate investigation. For more information, please contact the Coralville Police Department Animal Control at 319.248.1800.