Animal Control
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Animal Control Services
Southlake's Animal Control Officer responds to animal-related calls for service, collects stray animals, and investigates vicious animal complaints. The City of Southlake contracts with the City of Keller Regional Animal Adoption Center to maintain and care for lost animals and animal adoptions.
Where do I go to pick up a lost pet ? ![Lost pets image](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20141114095226im_/http://tx-southlake.civicplus.com/images/pages/N890/Lost%20Pets.jpg)
Keller Regional Animal Adoption Center
330 Rufe Snow Drive
Keller, TX 76248
(817) 743-4516
What happens if I find a stray animal after hours?
The Animal Control Officer works Monday through Saturday.
- Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
- Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
- Closed Sundays. (*For an animal related emergency concerning a feral hog or other wild animal see below.)
- If you find a stray animal after hours, please call the Southlake Police non-emergency number (817) 743-4522. You will be asked to keep the animal until the Field Services Officer reports for duty to transport the animal to the Keller Animal shelter.
- For a concern involving animal cruelty please contact the Southlake Police Department at (817) 743-4522.
What is the contact number and hours to check on a lost pet or if I want to adopt an animal?
The Animal Control Officer works Monday through Saturday.
- Monday, Wednesday and Friday 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
- Tuesday and Thursday 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
- Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
- Closed Sundays
- You may call the non-emergency police line at (817) 743-4516.
What is the contact number to report lost or stray animals?
You may call the non-emergency police line at (817) 743-4522.
What information can you provide on the Feral Hogs in Southlake?
The Southlake Police Department has provided an
information page to answer any of your questions or concerns about Feral Hogs. If you need help with a feral hog or other wild animal, please contact Field Services Officer Ronnie White at (817) 743-4519 or the non-emergency police line at (817) 743-4522.
Where can I find information about the City's Animal Control Ordinance?
The City's current
Animal Control Ordinance may be viewed
here. A proposed revision to the Animal Control Revision is scheduled to take place in Fall 2013.
- Information about the proposed new Animal Control Ordinance may be found here.
- FAQs regarding changes in the proposed ordinance may be found here.
What can be done about wild animals?
Southlake Police Department has traps available for checkout; you are responsible for setting the trap on your property. Please contact Animal Control for more information.
Can you tell me about animal tracking chips?
This is a microchip your veterinarian implants underneath your pet's skin.If your pet is found, a scanner "reads" the chip's information. This aids animal control officers across the county in reuniting pets and their owners.