The Animal Control Department is responsible for enforcing all City codes and ordinances pertaining to animals, and for the apprehension and control of stray animals with the city limits. Animal control also defends threatened animals from abuse or neglect and work closely with law enforcement to contain or help aggressive animals that threaten the community.

The Department has one animal control officer staffed through the Police Department. The animal control officer regularly patrols city streets and follow-ups on compliants received.

The department has several animal traps they can loan to local residents. Let Rudy know if you need one. As traps become available, the Animal Control Officer will assist in setting up and demonstrating the traps operation.

Responsibilities

Animal Control Officer responsibilties include:

• Responding to citizens' complaints regarding stray animals
• Apprehending and impounding stray animals
• Picking up dead animals from city streets
• Issuing citations to owners of animals running loose
• Caring for, adopting, and putting down unclaimed animals impounded at the Animal Shelter

Rudy Madrilez, Animal Warden

The Adopt-A-Pet Program is administered by the Animal Control Division of the Police Department.  The shelter receives dogs and cats daily, many of which are adoptable.

To visit the Animal Shelter, contact Rudy at 432/523-5675 to schedule an appointment.

Adoption Fee:  $20.00

All animals over the age of four (4) months old, are required to have a rabies vaccination. 

Andrews Vet Clinic can adminster this vaccination for $20.00