Animal Shelter Operational Procedures
Summary
Longview's dealing with a surge in stray dogs, and the City Council is stepping up to do something about it. Get ready for new measures to get these pups off the streets.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 6
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 2, 2026.
Impact analysis
The grant, if awarded, would provide $10,000 with no local match required.
Pet owners and shelter animals benefit from clearer, more efficient processing rules.
No groups negatively affected
Mentions & discussions (23)
Animal Shelter Advisory Committee - Sep 2, 2026
The committee is reviewing how the shelter labels breeds and holds animals. These rules affect how quickly animals can be adopted or reclaimed by owners.
Georgia police chief releases video on 'tragic loss' of HeeHaw, the donkey fatally shot by officer
HeeHaw's death sparked an emotional response from the family who raised him and across the country.
Animal Shelter Advisory Committee - Jul 30, 2026
The city is looking at how the animal shelter has performed over the last decade to help plan for the future. This ensures our local shelter stays effective and well-managed.
Longview animal shelter celebrates 10th anniversary, progress of past decade
Fifteen years ago, Longview wasn’t the best place to be a dog, cat or other animal in need. The understaffed, underfunded and overcrowded Humane Society of Northeast Texas — the […]
Free microchipping offered for pets in Gregg County ahead of Fourth of July celebrations
As East Texans celebrate Independence Day, the Longview Animal Care and Adoption Center offers free microchipping to prevent pet runaways during this stressful time.
Longview City Council addresses animal shelter funding, new leadership and workplace safety
Longview City Council addresses animal shelter funding, new leadership and workplace safety KLTV.com
How has Longview’s spay, neuter, microchip animal ordinance played out? Year’s data shows results
How has Longview’s spay, neuter, microchip animal ordinance played out? Year’s data shows results cbs19.tv
How has Longview’s spay, neuter, microchip animal ordinance played out? Year’s data shows results
Since it went into effect more than a year ago, a city of Longview ordinance requiring pets to be spayed, neutered and micro-chipped has resulted in at least 141 animals becoming compliant or being...
How has Longview’s spay, neuter, microchip animal ordinance played out? Year’s data shows results
Longview's ordinance led to increased compliance with spaying, neutering, and microchipping pets, affecting 141 animals in its first year, officials report.
Longview City Council discusses grants for community, animal care
Longview City Council discusses grants for community, animal care KLTV.com
City Council - Feb 26, 2026
The city is seeking grants to enhance services at the animal care center, focusing on medical treatment for sick animals and expanding spay/neuter programs. This aims to improve animal welfare and control pet overpopulation.
Animal Shelter Advisory Committee - Jan 21, 2026
The committee reviewed the current state of the animal shelter, including intake, adoptions, and general operations. This ensures the shelter is functioning effectively to serve the community's needs for animal care and rehoming.
How new pet ordinances impact Longview
How new pet ordinances impact Longview KLTV.com
City Council - Jan 8, 2026
The city is investing in a new system for its animal care center to handle deceased animals more efficiently. This upgrade aims to replace aging equipment and improve operations.
New ordinances in Longview look to address city's stray population
New ordinances in Longview look to address city's stray population cbs19.tv
Longview to require owners to microchip pets beginning Feb. 1
Longview to require owners to microchip pets beginning Feb. 1 KLTV.com
Longview spay and neuter ordinance goes into effect Feb. 1
Longview spay and neuter ordinance goes into effect Feb. 1 KETK.com
Ex-Longview animal shelter director resigned amid harassment allegations
Ex-Longview animal shelter director resigned amid harassment allegations cbs19.tv
Longtime city of Longview animal shelter director resigns
Longtime city of Longview animal shelter director resigns cbs19.tv
Longview City Council plans to address stray dog attacks
Longview City Council plans to address stray dog attacks cbs19.tv
Longview City Council takes action to prevent unrestrained animals in community
Longview City Council takes action to prevent unrestrained animals in community KLTV.com
Family of Longview man killed by dog says more could've been done to prevent the accident
Family of Longview man killed by dog says more could've been done to prevent the accident cbs19.tv
City of Longview to review animal policies, ordinances after man found dead with suspected dog bites
City of Longview to review animal policies, ordinances after man found dead with suspected dog bites cbs19.tv
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