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About the Animal Care Unit:
The City of Waco Animal Care Unit provides service by active enforcement of state and local laws, the humane sheltering and disposal of stray, dangerous, and unwanted animals, the promotion of responsible pet ownership and animal welfare, and to strive toward the ultimate goal of the elimination of the need to euthanize healthy or unwanted animals.
They work closely with the Animal Shelter staff to ensure animal safety.
Animal Care Officers work 8 a.m. until 5
p.m., Monday through Friday.
They are on-call for
emergencies after normal business hours.
Animal Care Contact Info:
(254) 750-1765 Animal Care (Control) Main Office
(254) 750-7500 Police Department
About the Animal Shelter:
The City of Waco Animal Shelter shares a building with the Humane Society of Central Texas at:
2032 Circle Road
Waco, Texas 76706
(254) 752-SPAY ( 7729 ) Animal Care (Control) & Spay/Neuter Information
(254) 754-1454 Humane Society of Central Texas
Shelter & Staff Contact Numbers
Calls for Animal Care Services May Include:
- Animal bites that break the skin
- Loose aggressive or vicious animals
- Animals in vehicles unattended
- Cruelty/neglect cases
- Wildlife/Animals in traps
- Common questions regarding City of Waco Animal Ordinances
- Officers are able to issue written warnings/citations for any violations they observe.