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.

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