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Animal Service
Center
5203 Watauga Road
Watauga, Texas 76148
(817) 656-9614
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Animal
Services Center
5203 Watauga Road
Watauga, Texas 76137
(817) 656-9614
Hours of Operation:
Monday - Saturday
11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
(excluding holidays)
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Animal Services is a division of the
Watauga Police
Department. Our goal is to protect the health and safety of
both humans and animals in our community. Animal Services promotes
the humane treatment of animals and encourages responsible pet
ownership. Animal Services aims to provide both professional and
reliable services for the citizens and animals of Watauga.
The Animal Services Center is an open-admission
shelter providing services to the citizens and pets of Watauga.
The center is open to lost, stray and unwanted animals in the City.
Animal Services provides humane care, shelter and adoption services.
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Adoption Contract Required
No animal shall be adopted from the City of Watauga Animal
Service Center without the completion of a signed contract.
The contract states that the adopted animal shall be spayed
or neutered and vaccinated against rabies within thirty (30)
days of the adoption. The animal shall also be
heartworm tested (if the animal is a dog over six months of
age), microchipped, given a dose of intestinal worming
medication, and either a feline (FRCP) vaccination or canine
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Animal Nuisances |
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Chapter 8, Article
8.400, Section 8.401(a)(4) of the
Watauga Code of Ordinances prohibits
any unreasonable, loud, disturbing
or unnecessary noise of such
intensity and duration as to be
considered a public nuisance.
It is
the owner’s responsibility to ensure
that their dog is not making
excessive noises, which result in
the disturbance of another. Animal
Control Officers respond to nuisance
barking and other animal-related
disturbances during regular
operating hours and can be reached
at (817) 656-9614. If the problem
is occurring after normal business
hours, contact the Watauga Police
Department at (817) 514-5897.
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