Animal Control

Responsibilities


The Animal Control Department is responsible for the daily care of all animals and the cleaning of the shelter.

Duties include:

  • Collecting strays and animals at large found within the city limits
  • Delivering and picking up of animal cages (traps)
  • Picking up and disposing of dead animals in City right of ways
  • Investigating animal cruelty, dog bites, and nuisances
  • Euthanizing animals
  • Sending possible rabies cases to the Texas Department of Health
  • Writing citations for violation of City Ordinances pertaining to animals in the city limits
  • Sale of City registration tags
  • Collection of impound fees
LIVESTOCK PERMIT APPLICATION

CITY OF GOLIAD ANIMAL CAGE REQUEST FORM

IF YOU ARE USING YOUR OWN CAGE - YOU MUST GET APPROVAL FROM ANIMAL CONTROL TO BE SET OUT. CAGES WILL NOT BE SERVICED FROM FRIDAY - SUNDAY. PLEASE REVIEW CAGE REQUEST FORM FOR MORE DETAILS.

Animal Control Fees


  • Pet Licenses – Spayed or Neutered Animals - $5
  • Pet Licenses – Non-Spayed or Non-Neutered - $10
  • Livestock Permit Renewal Fee - $25
  • Impound Fees
    • First Impoundment  - $40 + $10 per day for food
    • Second Impoundment  - $50 + $10 per day for food
    • Third Impoundment  - $60 + $10 per day for food
Animal permit required
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