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Animal Control

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Last discussed Aug 11, 2026.

Public comments (2)

ConcernedEileen DayAug 11, 2026

Ms. Day spoke about a dangerous dog case involving a dog named Atlas, alleging procedural issues with the city's handling of the matter.

City Council — City Council · 7:41 →
OpposedKenneth BoydMar 10, 2026

A resident challenged a $2,081 fine for having his dog off-leash in an empty park, calling the enforcement 'extortion'.

City Council — City Council · 8:22 →

News & external sources (7)

Fort Worth Star-TelegramAug 21, 2026

WATCH: Exotic animal seeks refuge at North Texas business. Police look for owner

Witnesses at first believed this animal might be a kangaroo or monkey.

Fort Worth Star-TelegramAug 21, 2026

Woman attacked by dog outside east Fort Worth home, police say

Animal Control officers were called and had to give the dog a tranquilizer before they could take it into custody.

WFAA (ABC 8 Dallas)Aug 9, 2026

WATCH: Deputies lasso 1,500-pound bull after chase through an Alabama neighborhood

Mounted deputies used lassos to capture a runaway 1,500-pound bull after it repeatedly evaded officers through a neighborhood in Alabama.

WFAA (ABC 8 Dallas)Aug 8, 2026

A woman found a ball python in her toilet. Now she has answers on how it got there.

A ball python found in an Orangevale, California, toilet appears to have been a lost pet.

WFAA (ABC 8 Dallas)Aug 8, 2026

More than 30 cats rescued from abandoned boat near Washington beach

Tacoma police, animal control and forensic officers spent two days rescuing more than 30 frightened, malnourished cats and kittens from an abandoned boat.

WFAA (ABC 8 Dallas)Aug 3, 2026

Indiana woman wrestles escape artist alligator picked up by police

After police officers put the cold-blooded critter in the back of a squad car, Jordan Jones stepped in with her high heels on.

WFAA (ABC 8 Dallas)Jul 22, 2026

Texas man's cockfighting charges dismissed, 181 birds to be returned

The charges against an East Texas man accused of cockfighting were dismissed due to insufficient evidence, returning 181 roosters and hens to his custody.