The City of Temple's Animal Services provides services to the citizens of Temple for the following:
- Cruelty towards animals
- If you see something, say something - The Animal Services Department will perform welfare checks for animals.
- Animal bites
- Stray animals
- Loose livestock or wildlife
- Stray Animal pickup
- Animal disturbances, like barking, noises, odors
Cat Traps: Available for rent
- $50 deposit (check/cash)
- Animal Control will service the trap Monday through Friday except Holidays.
- When animal is caught, bring back the trap and get your $50 deposit back
- Animal Services is unable to service traps over the weekend.
View a current list of Animal Service Fees here.
Lost Pets vs. Adoptable Pets
Stray pets are held for 3 calendar days and may be available to the public for adoption. Please remember, it is against the law if your pet is not wearing vaccination tags - this will also help if your pet becomes lost.
An impounded dog or cat which is not claimed by an owner within the three days following the day of its impoundment may be released to any person for a fee of twenty dollars ($20). The decision to place an animal for adoption is in the sole discretion of the authorized custodian of the animal shelter.
Reclamation Fees
$20 plus $5 for each additional day it is held. You have 3 days until your pet is available for adoption.
View an example of a Redemption Contract (PDF)
View an example of a Surrender Contract (PDF)
Rabies
Rabies is rare but deadly. Learn more about what rabies is, how it is spread and how to protect yourself and your pets: Rabies Information
