Emergency: 911 | Non-Emergency: (254) 739-2553
Protecting People. Protecting Animals.
Animal Control works to protect the health, safety, and welfare of people and animals in Teague through enforcement, education, responsible response, and coordination with community resources.
Services include ordinance enforcement, animal-related calls for service, impoundment when required, coordination with law enforcement, and assistance with animal placement through available rescue and community resources.
Animal Bites, Aggressive Animals & Immediate Hazards
Do not use the online Animal Concern form for an animal bite, an aggressive or dangerous animal, or another situation requiring an immediate response.
Call 911 when there is an immediate threat to life or public safety.
Contact Freestone County Sheriff’s Office Dispatch and select Option 2. The call will be logged and routed for response.
Know Who to Call
Animal Control calls inside the City of Teague are routed through Freestone County Sheriff’s Office Dispatch so the call can be properly logged, tracked, and assigned.
Aggressive or dangerous animals, an animal bite in progress, or an immediate threat to life or public safety.
Select Option 2. Use dispatch for animal matters requiring Animal Control response or follow-up.
Use the online form for routine, non-emergency animal concerns that do not require an immediate response.
Open Reporting Form →What We Do
Animal Control addresses animal-related matters within the City of Teague under applicable City ordinances and state law.
Animal Control enforces applicable City animal-control ordinances and state laws involving animals inside Teague city limits.
Animal Control responds to loose animals, animals at large, dangerous-animal concerns, welfare concerns, and other animal-related calls as appropriate.
Depending on the violation and circumstances, Animal Control may address violations directly or coordinate with Teague Police Officers.
Animals may be impounded when required by ordinance, quarantine, public-safety concerns, or other applicable circumstances.
When possible, Animal Control works with rescue organizations, shelters, fosters, and other community resources to assist with animal placement.
Review the City of Teague Code of Ordinances for provisions relating to animal control and animal ownership.
View Animal Ordinances →Choose the Right Way to Report
The method you use should depend on the urgency of the situation. Online reporting is intended only for routine, non-emergency animal concerns.
Call 911
Use 911 when an animal-related incident presents an immediate threat to life or public safety.
(903) 389-3236
Contact Freestone County Sheriff’s Office Dispatch and select Option 2 for animal bites, aggressive animals, or situations requiring prompt Animal Control response.
Online Report
Submit routine concerns such as loose animals, nuisance issues, stray animals, lost or found pets, or other non-emergency matters.
Report an Animal Concern →If an Animal Has Been Impounded
For certain violations, City ordinances may require an animal to be impounded or quarantined.
The City of Teague does not currently operate an animal shelter and does not maintain a dedicated impound facility. When impoundment or quarantine is required, the Department works with local rescue partners and available resources while the City continues to address long-term shelter needs.
Fees, release requirements, quarantine requirements, and pickup arrangements may vary depending on the circumstances of the case.
(903) 389-3236
Select Option 2.
Dispatch will log the call and route the matter for appropriate follow-up.
Before an Animal Is Released
Proof of current rabies vaccination may be required before release in accordance with City ordinance and state law.
Release fees, quarantine requirements, documentation, and pickup arrangements may depend on the circumstances of the case.
A citation may be issued depending on the violation and circumstances. Citations are handled through Teague Municipal Court.
Missing an Animal?
If your pet is missing or you believe your pet may have been picked up, contact Freestone County Sheriff’s Office Dispatch.
(903) 389-3236Select Option 2. Dispatch will log the call and route the information for follow-up as appropriate.
Need to Rehome an Animal?
The City of Teague does not operate an animal shelter and generally cannot accept owner surrenders.
In limited emergency circumstances, staff may provide guidance or refer residents to available rescue or adoption resources.
Residents seeking to rehome an animal should contact local rescue organizations, shelters, or adoption resources in the surrounding area.
Inside the City of Teague
Teague Animal Control services are for animal concerns occurring inside Teague city limits. If the incident or animal is outside the City, contact the law-enforcement or animal-control agency responsible for that jurisdiction.
Quick Links
Submit a routine, non-emergency animal concern occurring inside Teague city limits.
Open Reporting Form → CITY ORDINANCES Animal Control CodeReview City ordinances governing animals and animal-control matters.
View Ordinances →Call (903) 389-3236 and select Option 2 for Animal Control assistance.
