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ANIMAL CARE AND CONTROL

Services Provided
• Catch loose animals within the city limits and provide proper confinement.
• Investigate animal bites and rabies exposures.
• Resolve citizen complaints and concerns related to animal ordinance and
state animal law violations.

Accomplishments in FY 2020-2021
• All animal control officers now have Advanced Animal Control Officer
certification.
• Partnered with Humane Society of North Texas to fly adoptable animals to locations outside of
Texas pre-approved rescue organizations.
• Updated livestock permit mapping to show owner information and made it available to patrol
officers.

FY 2021-2022 Goals & Objectives

1. Create a database to share with Code Compliance/Zoning to allow access to livestock and fowl
offenders.
• Obtain owner information and types of animals owned when a complaint is received.
• Document any animals seen at that residence.
• Work with owner to obtain compliance of a livestock permit or removal of the animals.

2. Conduct community friendly animal events.
• Conduct two Barks and Rec events –one in the spring and one in the fall.
• Conduct quarterly licensing events at the new dog park.
• Conduct two adoption events within the city to enhance our adoption initiatives.

3. Create a working relationship with the Homeowners Associations (HOAs) and the Animal Control
Officers within their district.
• Attend one HOA event with the Community Resource Division.
• Conduct a minimum of two meetings per year to discuss current animal related concerns in each
district.
• Conduct a minimum of two city licenses and microchipping events within each HOA district.

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