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FREQUENTLY ASKED ANIMAL CONTROL QUESTIONS

ANIMAL CONTROL QUESTIONS

What is considered an emergency call?
A sick or injured animal, loose livestock, wild animal at a residence, aggressive animals, Animal Bite Cases, and Police or Fire assistance.
What are the fees for adopting an animal?
Cats - $65 (receive a $10 rabies voucher and a $25 spay/neuter voucher)
Dogs - $65 (receive a $10 rabies voucher and a $25 spay/neuter voucher)
Does my animal need to be vaccinated?
The state of Texas requires that your animal be vaccinated against rabies.
The City of Mansfield requires that your animal be vaccinated against rabies EVERY year. The City of Mansfield recommends that your animal receive all of the preventative vaccinations. All vaccinations should be administered by a Licensed Veterinarian.
How many dogs and/or cats are allowed per household?
The legal limit is a total of four animals.
I found a cat (or dog); how can I find its owner?
Call Mansfield Animal Control at 817-477-2038 to find out if the pet has been reported as missing. If so, animal control will attempt to contact the possible owner(s). If you wish to hold on to the pet for a few days to see if the owner turns up, you should leave a found report. Otherwise, you may bring the pet to the center or request that the animal be picked up.
I found an injured animal; what do I do?
All questions involving injured animals should be referred to Animal Control at 817-477-2038.
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