Correctional Officer Jay Miller died from complications as the result of contracting COVID-19 while assigned to the Washington Corrections Center for Women at 9601 Bujacich Road in Gig Harbor.
Officer...
K9 Duke was stabbed to death while attempting to apprehend a burglary suspect in a railyard in Tracy.
Officers with the Tracy Police Department had responded to a burglary at the...
Detention Officer Kenneth Fowler succumbed to injuries sustained on January 31st, 2023, when he slipped on ice in the parking lot of the Pontotoc County Justice Center.
The area was experiencing...
Police Officer Chris Fitzgerald was shot and killed while struggling with a suspect near 1700 W Montgomery Street in Philadelphia at about 7:30 pm.
Officer Fitzgerald was patrolling the area when...
Police Officer Geoffrey Redd succumbed to gunshot wounds sustained two weeks earlier while responding to a suspicious person call at the Poplar-White Station Library at 5094 Poplar Avenue.
Officers, including Officer...
K9 Champ and Police Officer Jim Muhlbauer were killed in a vehicle crash at 10:15 pm at the intersection of East Truman Road and Benton Boulevard in Kansas City.
A...
K9 Graffit was shot and killed while assisting in the search for an armed subject.
Officers with the Golden Police Department and the Colorado School of Mines Police Department attempted...
Police Officer Julian Becerra succumbed to injuries sustained nine days earlier when he fell from an overpass in Colorado Springs during a vehicle pursuit of carjacking suspects.
The suspects had been...
Police Officer Charlie Herring was killed in a motorcycle crash near the intersection of 184th Avenue and Sheridan Street.
He was on routine patrol when a falling piece of a tree...
Monthly Public Safety Report – January 2023
Monday, February 20, 2023
Animal Services
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Our mission
Our mission is to promote responsible pet ownership, prevent the spread of animal-borne diseases, protect the health and safety of the public by capturing dangerous and stray animals, and to protect animals and promote their humane treatment. Further, to provide temporary shelter for healthy, non-aggressive animals while promoting pet adoptions throughout our community and local rescue organizations. We continuously work to educate the public through educational presentations, material, and Social Media. All activities shall be in compliance with Federal, State and Local laws and regulations.Basic operations
In general, city-licensed (registered) animals are held for 10 days and unlicensed animals for 3 business days. After that, the animal’s disposition may be determined by the behavior and health of the animal as well as space within the shelter. If the animal is severely injured or diseased, the holding periods can be waived.
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FAQs
Who do I call for bees?
Contact a local pest control company for those types of issues, we do not deal with them. Then again there is this one fella who helped us one time. Maybe he will help you too! Coastal Bend Bee Removal, 361-775-0148.
What are the laws related to animals in Aransas Pass?
Ordinances that pertain to the regulation of animals can be found in Chapter Four (4) of the city code. Just click here, we’ll take you there!
Who do I call for animal related matters?
Call us! 361-758-5224 or for serious emergencies, call 911.
Do I need a permit to sell an animal in Aransas Pass?
Yes. It is a violation of city ordinance to sell animals in a public place without a permit. Visit the building department located at 601 Avenue A and inquire about a peddler’s permit.
Do I need to spay or neuter animals I adopt from the City?
Most animals we adopt out will be spayed or neutered prior to adoption. If the animal is not spayed or neutered at the time of adoption that responsibility will be placed on the adopter in accordance with state law (Health and Safety Code Section 828.004). Failure to do so will result in the issuance of a citation.
I have problems with strays, wildlife and skunks. What do I do?
Set a live trap. It's the property owner's responsibility to purchase and set animal traps. Animal Control does not pick up opossums. Once an animal has been trapped, an animal control officer will go to your location and remove it. Please, do not set traps during inclement weather, over weekends, or on Holidays. Animal control only picks up animals during business days from 7 AM until Noon. If you trap an animal outside of these times, it must be immediately released on site.
How long do animals remain impounded?
Dogs and cats that are not wearing any identification and are not microchipped remain in our facility for 3-business days. If identifiable or they're microchipped, they remain held for 10-calendar days.
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We make every effort to rehome animals from our shelter. Euthanasia is never the first option.
I think my animal got picked up by animal control?
Please visit our online portal to see if your animal is in our custody. Otherwise, call us at 361-758-5224. In addition, you can call us to report your pet missing.
How do I make a complaint about an animal issue?
First, have you tried talking with your neighbor or the animal owner? It’s always best to resolve matters at a neighborly level. Otherwise, notify us, and an officer will go to that location and speak to the dog’s owner. If the issue continues you can file an ordinance complaint through municipal court.
Updated: 02/03/2022.
