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Animal Care & Control
Who We Are
The Animal Care & Control Department enforces safety for our neighborhoods and provides care for stray and unwanted animals.
Mansfield Animal Care & Control Facility
The Mansfield Animal Care & Control Facility is a City shelter to hold, care for and adopt out impounded strays and owner released animals. Our purpose is to promote safe neighborhoods for people and their pets.
Always Remember
- Spay/neuter your pet.
- Pets are not allowed to run at large.
- All pets must be tagged.
- Vaccinate your pets.
Did You Know?
- that 95 percent of all pets that do not wear an I.D. tag do not go home
- that 95 percent of all pets that wear an I.D. tag do end up getting home
Emergencies
Anything other than what is listed will be considered on a case-by-case basis, requiring supervisor approval.
Emergency calls responded to 24 hours a day
The following is a list of animal issues that would qualify for emergency response by an animal control officer:
- aggressive animals
- bite cases
- extreme cruelty cases (if the animal is in peril)
- injured animal (officer discretion pending injuries)
- loose livestock
- sick animals (officer discretion pending illness)
- wildlife inside a residence (not in yard or garage, unless extreme circumstances)
Non-Emergency calls responded to during business hours
The following is a list of calls that we will not be able to respond to after hours:
- deceased animals
- loose animals
- loose wildlife outside residence
- lost or Found animals
Code of Ordinances
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Visit Us
Mansfield Animal Shelter407 Industrial Blvd.Mansfield, TX 76063 Directions Normal Business Hours Monday through Friday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Adoption Hours Monday through Friday: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 2nd Saturday of every month: 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Non-Emergency After Hours For after hour non-emergencies, call the Police Department at (817) 473-0211. Emergency Contact For all emergencies, call 911. |
Have you lost or found a pet?
Comments, Commendations, or Concerns?
Lori Strittmatter
Animal Care & Control Manager
Email Lori Strittmatter
Phone: 817-728-3636
Animal Control Shelter
407 Industrial Blvd.
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