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POLICE - ANIMAL SERVICES
FY2025-26
ADOPTED OPERATING BUDGET
100-200-204

DIVISION DESCRIPTION
The Animal Services Division is responsible for delivering the highest quality of life for animals and people. We protect
animals and people, teach people to care about animals, and inspire animal advocacy. A variety of services are offered to
the community including animal adoption, leading community safety and providing protective enforcement of City
ordinances, providing the best veterinary and behavior care for animals needing our sheltering, and many volunteer and
outreach events.

FY25 DIVISION ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Provided educational opportunities to the community.
Enforced state and city regulations related to animals.
Hosted community events to promote pet adoptions.
Added an in-house veterinary services for sheltered animals.
Developed and delivered a foster home program.
Added volunteer opportunities for outreach events and corporate groups.

FY26 DIVISION GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
Provide educational programs to students in GCISD and local service organizations.
Provide animal adoption services.
Provide protective enforcement of City ordinances regulating domestic and wild animals.
Facilitate resources to keep pets with their people.

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