Mission Statement
Our mission is to help protect the health, safety and welfare of both people and animals in our community. Our Animal Control Officer is tasked with impounding any animal in violation of the current City Ordinance and may issue citations, through assistance with Teague Police Officers, for any violation of the City Ordinance or applicable state law. The Animal Control Officer can also work with rescue groups, volunteers, foster homes, and local citizens in an effort to place animals impounded by our staff.
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Impoundment Procedures
For certain violations the city ordinances direct impoundment of animals. An animal required to be impounded is currently taken to Adkins Veterinary Clinic, located in Fairfield, Texas, as we have no animal shelter facilities in Teague. Once you have been informed that your pet has been impounded for a violation, you will need to visit City Hall to pay an impoundment fee before reclaiming your pet from Adkins Veterinary Clinic. The Veterinary Clinic may also charge fees for boarding and care of your pet. You will be required to show proof of current vaccinations before you may take your pet from the veterinary clinic, city ordinance and state law require rabies vaccinations.
You may also receive a citation, dependent on the violation and circumstances surrounding the violation. Any citations issued will need to be handled through the Teague Municipal Court, should this occur.
We do not take surrenders, except in extreme cases, as we have no shelter or adoption services in Teague. You may contact any number of animal adoption services around our area to seek assistance with rehoming your pet.
Lost Pets
For information on an animal that was picked up, or to notify us of a missing pet, please contact the Teague Police Department at 254-739-2553, during regular business hours.
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