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Dead Animal Removal in Ann Arbor, MI

Same-day dead animal pickup across Ann Arbor and surrounding Washtenaw County. Ann Arbor anchors the 370,000-person Washtenaw County metro in Southeast Michigan. The Huron River corridor + Ann Arbor's extensive nature-area system produce notably high urban deer density — the cit...

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Who picks up dead animals in Ann Arbor, MI?

In Ann Arbor, public right-of-way carcasses are handled by Ann Arbor Public Works; private property (yard, attic, walls, crawlspace) is homeowner-arranged. Michigan Dead Animal Removal connects Ann Arbor homeowners with licensed wildlife operators for same-day pickup. Outdoor recoveries $75–$185, indoor $200–$600. Call (616) 200-6075.

Ann Arbor wildlife context

Why Ann Arbor Has the Dead-Animal Calls It Does

Ann Arbor anchors the 370,000-person Washtenaw County metro in Southeast Michigan. The Huron River corridor + Ann Arbor's extensive nature-area system produce notably high urban deer density — the city runs a well-known managed deer program. Old West Side and Burns Park older homes generate raccoon/squirrel calls, while Saline, Dexter, and Ypsilanti yards drive opossum + skunk work; deer-vehicle collisions concentrate on US-23, M-14, and I-94.

Common species calls in greater Ann Arbor: Most-called species in greater Ann Arbor: deer (high urban density along the Huron River nature areas + US-23 corridor), raccoon (Old West Side + Burns Park older homes), squirrel (mature-tree neighborhoods), opossum + skunk (Saline, Dexter, and Ypsilanti yards).

Pickup jurisdiction in Ann Arbor: The City of Ann Arbor handles right-of-way carcasses on city streets. MDOT handles state routes and highways (US-23, M-14, I-94). Private property is the homeowner's responsibility. Washtenaw County handles disposal guidance under the MDARD BODA Act; the Michigan DNR governs nuisance wildlife handling.

Neighborhoods we serve in Ann Arbor: Old West Side, Burns Park, Kerrytown, Ypsilanti, Saline, Dexter, Chelsea, Pittsfield Township.

All Ann Arbor field work is performed by Michigan DNR-permitted partner operators carrying GL insurance ≥$1M, following MDARD solid-waste rules (the MDARD Bodies of Dead Animals (BODA) Act) and MDHHS rabies-vector protocols (MDHHS rabies-vector guidance).

Species we handle in Ann Arbor

Seven Species, Same-Day Pickup Across Greater Ann Arbor

Each species page covers typical recovery scenarios, cost range, indoor vs outdoor handling, and rabies-vector protocol where applicable.

Dead Raccoon Removal

The #1 dead-animal call in Michigan. Indoor recoveries (attic, walls, under decks) account for ~60% of raccoon carcass calls — oft…

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Dead Deer Removal

Michigan's biggest seasonal carcass call. Adult white-tailed deer carcasses can weigh 150-250 lbs — beyond DIY for most homeowners…

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Dead Squirrel Removal

Squirrel calls are usually indoor — attic, soffit, walls. The carcass is often near where the squirrel originally got in, so remov…

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Dead Opossum Removal

Opossum recoveries are often under decks, in crawlspaces, or in garages. Rabies-vector species per MDHHS MDHHS rabies-vector guida…

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Dead Skunk Removal

Skunk carcasses leave musk for weeks if untreated. Standard removal includes enzymatic odor neutralization at the recovery site. R…

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Dead Bird Removal

Bird recoveries are often roof/gutter/vent — accessibility makes them harder than ground-level recoveries. Multi-bird recoveries (…

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Dead Cat Removal

Cat recoveries are emotionally harder than wildlife calls. We offer chip-scan before disposal so a missing-pet owner can be notifi…

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Michigan cluster overview

How Ann Arbor Compares to Other Michigan Metros We Serve

Michigan Dead Animal Removal dispatches to 5 Michigan metros under one phone number, one regional brand. Each metro has its own wildlife pressure pattern based on geography, population density, and proximity to parks/forests.

Michigan metros served by Michigan Dead Animal Removal
MetroCountyMetro PopArea CodeRegion
Grand RapidsKent County1,090,000616West Michigan
LansingIngham County540,000517Mid-Michigan
FlintGenesee County406,000810Mid-Michigan
Ann Arbor ⭐Washtenaw County370,000734Southeast Michigan
KalamazooKalamazoo County265,000269West Michigan
Same phone number routes to the appropriate regional partner operator for the caller's location. Coverage extends to neighboring counties not listed here on a case-by-case basis.
Nearby coverage

Nearby Michigan Metros We Also Serve

The closest metros to Ann Arbor in our same-day dispatch network. Click any for local pickup ordinance, dispatch hub, response time, and common species.

Flint, MI Genesee County · ~51 mi from Ann Arbor Flint dead animal → Lansing, MI Ingham County · ~52 mi from Ann Arbor Lansing dead animal → Kalamazoo, MI Kalamazoo County · ~94 mi from Ann Arbor Kalamazoo dead animal →

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Ann Arbor FAQ

Dead Animal Removal in Ann Arbor — FAQ

Who picks up dead animals in Ann Arbor, MI?
In Ann Arbor, dead animal pickup splits by location. Public right-of-way carcasses (city streets, sidewalks) are handled by Ann Arbor Public Works. State routes and interstates are handled by Michigan DOT. Private property — your yard, attic, walls, crawlspace — is the homeowner's responsibility. Michigan Dead Animal Removal connects Ann Arbor homeowners with licensed wildlife operators for same-day pickup. The City of Ann Arbor handles right-of-way carcasses on city streets. MDOT handles state routes and highways (US-23, M-14, I-94). Private property is the homeowner's responsibility. Washtenaw County handles disposal guidance under the MDARD BODA Act; the Michigan DNR governs nuisance wildlife handling.
How much does dead animal removal cost in Ann Arbor?
Ann Arbor dead animal removal pricing is consistent with our statewide Michigan rates: outdoor recoveries (yard, driveway, road frontage) $75–$185, indoor recoveries (attic, walls, crawlspace) $200–$600, dead deer $200–$400. Flat rate quoted on the initial phone call. No per-hour billing, no surprise add-ons.
How fast can you respond in Ann Arbor?
Response window for Ann Arbor is under 4 hours from phone quote. Same-day pickup is the default for outdoor calls received before 5pm. We dispatch from a hub serving Southeast Michigan (Washtenaw County + neighboring counties).
What species do you handle in Ann Arbor?
Most-called species in greater Ann Arbor: deer (high urban density along the Huron River nature areas + US-23 corridor), raccoon (Old West Side + Burns Park older homes), squirrel (mature-tree neighborhoods), opossum + skunk (Saline, Dexter, and Ypsilanti yards). We handle all seven of Michigan's most-called species (raccoon, deer, squirrel, opossum, skunk, bird, cat) plus less-common calls (groundhog, fox, coyote, beaver) on a case-by-case basis.
Who picks up dead animals in Michigan?
In Michigan, dead animal pickup splits by location. Carcasses in the public right-of-way (city streets, sidewalks) are handled by city public works departments. State routes and interstates are handled by the Michigan Department of Transportation. Carcasses on private property — your yard, attic, driveway, crawlspace — are the homeowner's responsibility. Michigan Dead Animal Removal connects you with a licensed wildlife operator who can be on-site within 4 hours, often same-day.
How much does dead animal removal cost in Michigan?
Most Michigan residential outdoor recoveries (yard, driveway) cost $75-$185. Indoor recoveries (attic, walls, crawlspace) cost $200-$600 because they involve access cuts, sanitize work, and entry-point assessment. Dead deer removal runs $200-$400 due to the weight and equipment required. Pricing is quoted on the initial phone call — no per-hour surprises, no hidden fees.
How fast can you remove a dead animal from my property?
Most Michigan metros we serve get on-site response within 4 hours of the phone quote. Same-day pickup is the default for outdoor calls (yard, driveway, road frontage). Indoor recoveries (attic, walls) may need a next-business-day appointment if access tools are required. Rabies-vector species (raccoon, skunk, bat, fox) and rut-season deer get priority dispatch.

Ann Arbor Dead Animal Removal — Same-Day Pickup

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