Tyler Animal Control officers are on duty Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Saturday and Sunday through Saturday from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Officers only pick up stray animals found running at large within City limits.

Animal Control be contacted at (903) 535-0045. After hours, residents should contact the Tyler Police Department at (903) 531-1000 for Animal Control emergencies. Emergencies include:

• Live or dead animals impeding traffic*
• Injured animal (owner unknown or cannot be contacted)
• Animal threatening the safety of public (A police officer, by City Ordinance Sec. 14-5 a 4, may humanely destroy an animal posing an imminent danger to persons or property under circumstances of emergency.)

*Dead animals that are not impeding traffic are not emergencies.

After-hour Animal Control non-emergency concerns can be left on our voicemail at (903) 535-0045.

General Services:

• Animal bite investigations.
• Response to stray dog concerns and impoundment of stray dogs.
• Providing humane live traps to capture nuisance wildlife, cats, and dogs.
• Investigation of Animal Welfare concerns.
• Impoundment of unwanted dogs and cats.
• Dead animal removal from residences and roadways.
• Enforcement of City Ordinances regarding livestock, fowl, and exotic animals.
• Investigation and testing of suspected rabid animals.
• Microchip services for only $10. No appointment is needed.

Mosquito Control Services:

• Investigation of mosquito complaints inside City limits.
• Capture and testing of mosquitoes for viral identification.
• Chemical treatment of mosquito larvae and adults by licensed Public Health Pesticide Applicators.
• Enforcement of City Ordinances regarding abatement of mosquito breeding areas.