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1. What is considered an emergency call for after hours?

-Aggressive animals -Dog or Cat bites with Human Exposure and broken skin on humans. - Stray Animals with life threatening injuries. - Loose livestock. - Dead animals that are a traffic hazard. - Wild animals in homes. - Venomous snakes in homes. - Dogs attacking other animals. - Owner arrested with an animal in the vehicle. - Skunks out in daylight hours only

2. What happens to the animals that are picked up by ACOs?

All animals picked up by ACOs are taken to the Animal Services Center located at 1207 Hatton Road. They are then held for 3-5 days. After that point, they are either placed up for adoption thru Animal Services, transferred to approved rescue groups or humanely euthanized.

Animals that show some type of ownership: collar, tags or microchip are kept 5 days while every effort to find their owners is made.

Animals that come in without a collar, tag or microchip are held for three days to give their owners time to locate and reclaim them.

3. How many pets may I have if I reside in Wichita Falls?

According to City Ordinance, each home is allowed to have no more than any combination of 4 dogs or cats. If a resident wishes to have more than the 4 allowable pets, they can apply for a special permit.

4. Does Wichita Falls require that I license my animals?

Yes! All dogs and cats four months of age or over shall be licensed. This is a red Texas shaped tag and is different than the rabies tag. This helps us get your pet back home faster in case your pet gets lost. We can easily look up the tag number in our data system and reunite you with your pet before even bringing them to the shelter. Your pet has to have a current rabies vaccination in order to get their City licenses.. City licenses run concurrently with the rabies vaccination of your pet. Currently, the cost of a license for altered animals is $7 for a one year license, $15 for a two year license, and $20 for a three year license. For animals that are not altered, the fee is $30 for a one year license, $60 for a two year,  and $90 for a three year license. Dogs must wear their City license at all times.