Dead Animal Removal in Philadelphia & Delaware County
Dead animals in the house, the crawl space, under the deck or in the yard, found and taken away.
Servicing Delaware County and Surrounding Areas
Finding a dead animal on your property can be unpleasant and unsanitary. Delaware County Animal Control provides professional deceased animal removal for homes and businesses in Delaware County, and surrounding areas. We handle the process quickly, safely, and hygienically.
Fast & Safe Deceased Animal Removal
Our team is trained to handle all types of dead animals, including raccoons, squirrels, birds, and more. We remove the carcass, disinfect the area, and ensure your property is safe from odor, bacteria, or pests. We prioritize safety, efficiency, and professionalism in every job.
Contact Delaware County Animal Control today for fast and reliable dead animal removal.
What to look for
Signs of a dead animal
- A bad smell in one room or wall that gets stronger over a few days
- Flies gathering at a wall, a vent or the ceiling
- A noise in the ceiling or a wall that suddenly stopped
- A stain spreading on a ceiling or a wall
- A dead animal under the deck, in a window well or in the yard
Before we arrive
Until we get there
- Do not touch the animal with bare hands.
- Keep pets away from it.
- Note where the smell is strongest.
What we do
How the job goes
1 · Find it
We follow the smell, the flies and any stains to the spot, opening as little as possible.
2 · Take it away
We bag the animal and take it off the property.
3 · Clean the spot
We clean and disinfect where it was and show you how it got in.
At the property
What we check
- Where the smell is strongest
- Walls, ceilings and vents with flies or stains
- The attic, the crawl space and under porches
- How the animal got in
Price
What changes the price
We tell you the price of the first visit on the phone before we come out. It depends on your ZIP code.
- Where the animal is
- Whether a wall or a ceiling has to be opened
- The size of the animal
- How much cleaning the spot needs
Questions people ask
Questions about dead animal removal
Do you have to open the wall?
Only when there is no other way to reach it. We try the attic, the crawl space and the vents first, and we ask before opening anything.
Will the smell go away?
Once the animal is out and the spot is cleaned, the smell fades. How fast depends on how long it was there.
Do you pick up pets that have died?
Yes, through our pet cremation service. We pick up from your home.
Do you remove dead deer?
No. A dead deer on a state road is reported to PennDOT, and one on a local road to your township or borough.
Where we work most
In Philadelphia
The City of Philadelphia's Department of Sanitation removes dead animals from the street, but not from private property, sidewalks included. For an animal in your house, your yard or on your sidewalk, call us.
Where we work
Dead animal removal in Philadelphia and Delaware County
We work across Philadelphia and Delaware County. Choose your town for what we see there, or call with the address.
