Rabies Testing

Any bite or scratch from an animal that breaks skin needs to be reported to Animal Control at 940-761-7824. Hospitals and medical personnel are bound by law to report any bites or scratches as well. This is so that the animal that bit or scratched can be observed for rabies or if unable to be quarantined, have the appropriate procedures followed for rabies testing. You can find out more about Rabies Control Ordinances by clicking the link.

Any animal or human exposure to wildlife, especially one of the top rabies carriers: Bats, Coyotes, Skunks, Raccoons or foxes, should also be reported immediately to 940-761-7824.

Quarantine Procedures

If a domestic animal bites or scratches breaking the victim's skin, a quarantine period of 240 hours/10-days from the time of the bite/scratch is required by State law. An animal must be quarantined immediately for the 240 hours/10-Days at  Animal Services Center's quarantine area. If an animal is not current on the rabies vaccination and/or is not confined, the animal must be quarantined immediately for the 240 hours/10-days.

Wildlife exposure to pets or humans will require that the wild animal be trapped and euthanized or if already killed by the pet, the animal will be submitted to the State lab in Austin for rabies testing.

Fees

Click the Fees and Forms button below for fees associated with Rabies.