AMARILLO ANIMAL CONTROL
The Animal Control Shelter is located at 3501 S. Osage (1 block south of 34th & Osage). The hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 10:00 am through 7:00 pm.
The Animal Control Department concentrates its efforts on reducing nuisances and dangers associated with stray animals, health-related hazards of animals, and insuring proper care of pets. These efforts focus on education programs, training of personnel, patrolling the City, and responding to concerned citizens. Animal Control Department personnel are subject to extensive professional training and college level courses on animals and animal care, investigations, management, public relations and criminal justice.
Medication Cleanout Event - March 27, 2010
Animal Control provides the following services:
- Impoundment of stray or unwanted animals
- Public education and awareness programs
- Enforcement of City ordinances and state laws pertaining to animals
- Capture and relocation of wild animals
- General patrol and enforcement
- After hours emergency services
- Quarantine facility
- Removal and pickup of deceased animals
- Provide aid to sick or injured animals
- Assist with adoption of pets
- Investigation of cruelty and welfare cases
- Respond to citizen complaints
- Investigation of animal bites/attacks
- Water rescue
