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College Station Police Department - Animal Control

The College Station Animal Control Unit helps to ensure that our community enjoys a high quality of life by enforcing laws that protect citizens from dangerous and domestic animals from abuse and neglect. We investigate a wide range of complaints, including barking dogs, animal bites, and animal abuse complaints. Animals may be impounded and quarantined when appropriate to address safety and health concerns. Animal Control Officers may issue citations for violations of City Ordinance or state law. By working to help the public have a thorough understanding of and compliance with these laws, we promote the safety and well-being of animals and improve relations between animal owners and the general public.
 


    Brazos County Tag / Pet License (required by law)

    All dogs, cats and ferrets must be license tagged in Brazos County and rabies vaccinated. This is required by law. Animal Control officers can give citations for no tag. 

    A county tag provides a 24-hour hotline for lost and found pets, trauma support for up to $500, ride to vet for found/injured pets, annual reminders to renew Rabies vaccine, reduced impoundment fee and helps fund our local shelter. 

    Brazos County License tags are $15 and can be purchased through your local vet or through the Aggieland Humane Society: (979) 775-5755.

    Impounded Animals
    Please Contact:

    Aggieland Humane Society
    (979) 775-5755

    Lost & Found Pets


    Lost Pets:


    For Lost Pets, you may contact 979-764-6261 to give a description of your lost pet, the area in which it was lost, and the approximate time it went missing. Animals picked up by Animal Control are transported to the Aggieland Humane Society. College Station Animal Control recommends checking with neighbors, visiting local shelters, and utilizing social media to increase the chances of locating your lost pet.

    Found Pets:

    For Found Pets, College Station Animal Control recommends utilizing neighborhood and social media resources to locate an owner if possible. Animal Control and local veterinarians can assist in checking for microchip identification during regular business hours.

    If a Found Animal can no longer be held onto, you may contact 979-764-3600 for pick up. Animals found after hours may be picked up the next business day. Animals found in College Station may also be dropped off at the Aggieland Humane Society by citizens during their regular business hours.
    Nuisance Animal Complaints

    According to College Station City Ordinance, an animal shall be considered a nuisance if it damages, soils, defiles or defecates on private property other than the owner's or on public areas, unless such waste is immediately removed and disposed of; causes unsanitary,dangerous or offensive conditions; creates a disturbance by excessive barking or other animal noise which would offend a person of ordinary sensibilities under the same or similar circumstances; or chases, molests, attacks or interferes with persons or other domestic animals on public property or the private property of others.

    Animal Control Officers are responsible for responding to emergencies, nuisances and threats concerning animals and fowl within the city limits. You can contact them at (979) 764-3600.

    Other circumstances for which animal control should be contacted:

    • All dog and cat bites.
    • "High risk" animal bites by those animals which have a high probability of transmitting rabies; they include skunks, bats, foxes and raccoons.
    • "Other" animal bites (other than a dog or cat) that are not classified as "high risk"
    • Suspected animal abuse.

    * The Animal Control Unit is not a pest control service. Please call a professional service company for rodents or insects. 



Wildlife Information & Control Methods

Call Animal Control at 979.764.3600 to report any animal bites, including from wildlife. Direct contact with wildlife should be avoided at all times. For trapping and removal of nuisance wildlife, please contact a professional pest control service.

Wildlife Rehabilitators in Texas
Abandoned Wildlife: Facts and Resources for Texans

The below information was provided by Texas A&M Agrilife Extension.

Contact Information

For More Emergencies: Dial 911. Otherwise Call: 979-764-3600


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