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Animal Services
Adopt-a-Pet Program
The department has implemented a year-round "Adopt a Pet" program by utilizing our public channel to make pets available to our community. Adoption is the best way to get a pet to add to your family. Come and adopt a furry friend today! Thank you in advance for giving these loving animals another chance for a good life.
Animal Licensing
Don't forget any dog or cat within the city limits will need to have a City dog tag as per Section 6-7 of the City Ordinance: License tax and tags for dogs and cats. These can be obtained at the Public Works Department for $1 per tag.
Spay/Neuter Voucher Program
Project Companion along with the Eagle Pass Animal Shelter announce The Spay Neuter Voucher Program. It's Easy! Visit the Eagle Pass Animal Shelter at 1100 Eidson Road. If you adopt a pet you can receive a voucher for Spaying and Neutering! (Terms and conditions apply.)
Vector Control
The primary objective of this division is the prevention of animal-borne diseases, mainly rabies and picking up animals running loose throughout the community.
- The division averages the pickup of 150 to 175 live as well as dead animals during a month.
- Operations of the dog pound are done in accordance with the Texas Department of Health regulations and are operated by two certified officers.
- Enforcement of all requirements of Chapter 6 of the Code of Ordinances is carried out with the police and code enforcement officials.
Animal Control Officers
I am your animal control officer.
I am not the dreaded "dog catcher" or the "murderer" you call me.
I'm not the one who allows your pets to breed, then dumps the unwanted puppies and kittens on roadsides and in shelters. I'm the one that must find the tiny animals before they die of starvation, exposure or disease and, as an act of mercy, exterminate them.
It hurts me to be forced to kill hundreds of thousands of animals each year, but because of your irresponsibility, I have no choice.
I'm not the one who abandons unwanted animals on the farm roads, telling myself that some friendly farmer will surely take them in and give them a safe home. But I am the one who picks up the frightened animals who waits in vain for its beloved master, wondering why it has been abandoned.
I am the one who must help that friendly farmer trap, tranquilize, or kill that animal because it has begun to roam in packs with other abandoned, hungry animals, killing livestock, fowl, and game.
I am not the one who breeds and fights dogs in the name of "sport". But I am the one who fights breeders and participants, and must pick up the dead and dying animals that have been left behind.
So remember, the next time a stray dog bites your child, your trash is dumped and scattered, your pet is lost, stolen, poisoned, or hit by a car, it is the Animal Control Officer you call. Not the "dog catcher".
The next time your pet is picked up, or you are cited for neglecting or abusing it, remember that I am only trying to get you to fulfill your responsibility to your pet, your neighbor and yourself. Do not scorn me. Respect me, for I am the product of your irresponsibility.
I love animals, and I care.