Animal Care & Control

Mission 

Helping residents stay safe through pet education and services. Programs work to reduce the stray pet population, minimize the threat of diseases and prevent injuries caused by animals. Committed to providing compassionate care for all pets, adoption and fostering programs.

Texas Big Dog Adoption

We're joining with Best Friends Animal Society and more than 20 animal shelters across Texas for the Big Dog Adoption Event during the month of October.

Migratory Birds

These programs work to reduce the number of unwanted stray animals in the city, minimize the threat of such as rabies and prevent injuries caused by animals. Learn more about the history of Animal Care & Control. Read more »

Animal Welfare

Donate to help shelter pets Education & Outreach Community Cat Resources Found Kittens Found Dogs & Cats Spaying & Neutering Spot Animal Abuse & Neglect Volunteer with Animals

Enforcement

Animal Control Laws Animal Noise Complaints Aggressive Dogs Dangerous Dogs

Dead Animals Dog Fighting Licensing & Fees Pet Licenses

Rabies Wild Animals

Monthly ACC Report

The monthly Code Report includes Animal Care & Control code reports and additional public service code reports.

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View past Code reports

Ordinance Review

Code Compliance is in the process of reviewing animal ordinances.

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Assistant Director:
Dr. Tim Morton