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Report a dead animal for removal

Provided by: City of Raleigh (Ask Raleigh, Public Nuisance category) (City of Raleigh)

The City collects dead animals on City streets, in the public right of way, or placed at the curb at a residence. Report it through Ask Raleigh.

Ways to do it

• Ask Raleigh (Public Nuisance > Dead Animal Removal): https://ask.raleighnc.gov/ask

Steps online (phone, tablet or computer)

1. Open Ask Raleigh, choose Public Nuisance, then Dead Animal Removal.
2. Set the location with an address or a map pin, and add a photo if you can.
3. Submit and save your ticket number.

Good to know

• The form lists an estimated delivery time of 5 days.
• If the animal is causing a traffic hazard, the form says to call the police non-emergency line, 919-829-1911.
• For a live animal problem (stray, injured or vicious), contact Raleigh Police Animal Control instead.

Related

• Report a stray, injured, vicious or abandoned animal (Animal Control)
• Use Ask Raleigh to report a problem or request a City service

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Draft: compiled from official pages but not yet checked by a volunteer. Last checked 2026-11-04. Sources: https://ask.raleighnc.gov/ask?id=sc_category&catalog_id=-1

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