Pilot Point Animal Control

The City of Pilot Point is dedicated to rabies eradication, reducing animal euthanasia and controlling the animal population through a cooperative effort with the community. Accomplishing this will require promoting animal placements by increasing animal adoptions, establishing working relationships with animal rescue organizations and providing education to the members of the community on rabies eradication, animal care and disease prevention and animal population control.

Wonderful pets are awaiting adoption at the Pilot Point Animal Shelter. While they await their permanent homes, there are a few items they could really use to support their needs at the shelter. Click Animal Shelter Wish List for a list of items that would go a long way to ensure the prospective pets have a more comfortable stay at the shelter.

Lisa Rose, Animal Control Officer

Hours of Operation:
M-Th 8:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
For after hours/emergencies please contact the Police Department at 940-686-2444.

Adoptions: Contact the Animal Control Officer for details on adopting a pet or click here to view our doggie mug shots.

Animal Bites: All animal bites must be reported to the Animal Control Officer. Dogs, cats and high-risk animals inflicting bites which break the skin, regardless of vaccination status, must be quarantined for ten (10) days to demonstrate that rabies was not transmitted at the time of the bite. Follow the following procedures if an animal bites you:
*Wash the wound with soap and water.
*Contact a physician.
*Notify the Animal Control Officer @ (940) 686-2165 ext. 14 or for after hours contact the Police Department at 940-686-2444.

Animal Confinement: All animals must be confined to the owner's property by fence or chain. Leash laws exist for both dogs and cats. The Animal Control Officer will impound animals found running at large.

Animal Nuisances: It is unlawful to keep an animal in the city in such a manner that it creates a nuisance by reason of excessive noise (barking), odors, flies, disease, or unsightly appearance.

Cruelty: Cruel treatment, animal abuse or neglecting to provide adequate shelter and nutrition is unlawful. Animal abandonment is also an act of cruelty and is punishable by law. Please report suspected cruel treatment to the Animal Control Officer.

Exotic, Wild and/or Dangerous Animals: Exotic, wild and/or dangerous animals are prohibited in the city limits of Pilot Point. Examples include, but are not limited to: raccoons, bears, monkeys, lions, tigers, bobcats, skunks, wolves, wolf hybrids, coyotes, bats, etc.

Number of Animals: Residents are limited to three (3) dogs and three (3) cats per household. In addition, one (1) litter may be kept to a maximum age of six (6) months.

Pet Registration: Cats and dogs must be registered (City Tag Registration Form) with the City of Pilot Point. Documentation of a current rabies vaccination is required at the time of registration. The cost of registration is $5.00 per pet.

Rabies Vaccination: Each dog and cat must be vaccinated by a licensed veterinarian by the age of 3 months and must be revaccinated annually.

Services Provided:
*Place "homeless" animals in loving homes through adoptions.
*Provide food, water, shelter and daily care to stray and unwanted animals.
*Control the pet population by impounding strays; re-unite owners with lost pets.
*Protect the puplic from vicious or dangerous animals.
*Conduct rabies, bit and cruelty investigations.
*Respond to livestock and wildlife service requests.
*Act as the Local Rabies Control Authority.
*Provide education the members of the community on rabies eradication, animal care and disease prevention and animal population control.