Animal Control

   MARIA CARSTENSEN, Animal Control

Maria Carstensen & Mark Admire continue to serve the citizens of Clyde America and to prevent animals from running at large or causing a nuisance or hazard to the health, safety, or welfare of the human or animal population.

In addition, the Animal Control Department promotes the general health of the animal population and protects it from cruel and abusive treatment. Familes that are located within the city limits are permitted up to (4) FOUR pets. All pets must be vaccinated and registered with the City.

Download a  PET REGISTRATION FORM HERE.

The Clyde Animal Shelter will take animals you cannot keep.

Download an ANIMAL RELEASE FORM HERE.

THE SHELTER HOURS ARE:

Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 10am-2pm

Saturday 10am-2pm

Closed on Tuesday and Sunday

Animals are available for adoption and you may contact the Shelter for an appointment by calling 325-893-2963

                  
More adoptable animals at:  www.petfinder.com

For all Emergencies after hours call: 325-854-1444    

ANIMAL CONTROL Q & A

1. Do I have to keep my dog on leash?

Yes the City of Clyde has an animal ordinance that requires all pet owners to have their pets restrained at all times. (Ordinance# 2008-0t2 Section 2-4 every person who owns, keeps or is in charge of a dog shall restrain their dog at all times. This means off their property as well.)

2. Do I have to license my pets?

All dogs and cats are required by ordinance to be registered with Animal Control. (Ordinance # 2008-012 Section 2-30.6 No person shall own, keep or harbor a dog or cat over the age of four months within the City unless a license has been obtained for the same.)

3. How do I report an animal bite?

All animal bites can be reported to the Animal Control Department at 325-893-4234 or after hours at 325-854-1444. (After hours number is for emergencies only.)

4. Does Animal Control loan out traps to catch wild animals?

Animal Control does not loan out traps. If you have a wild animal problem contact Animal Control at325-893-2963 or 325-893-4234 and you will be placed on a trap list. The next available trap will be set at your address. Animal Control will set and run these traps.

5. How many dogs or cats can I have?

Ordinance # 2008-012 Section 2-2

No person shall harbor or keep more than four (4) dogs or four (4) cats or any combination of dogs and cats when the total exceeds four (4) animals over the age of ten (10) weeks except in an animal pound, hospital, clinic or kennel/cattery.

CONTACT INFORMATION

At City Hall: 325-893-4234

By Mail: PO Box 1155,
Clyde, TX 79510

At the Kennel: 325-893-2963

AFTER 6PM: 325-854-1444

Fax:  325-893-5010


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