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FIELD OPERATIONS

Apprehension of at-large animals
  • Field patrol
  • Cruelty investigation
  • Citizen complaint investigation
  • Pickup and disposal of animal carcasses found on public property
  • Promotion of rabies vaccination and city registration
  • Enforcement (notices, court action, etc.)
  • Public education (presentations)
We do not apprehend wild animals like skunks, possum, and raccoons.  We will apprehend domesticated snakes.
Do you need to report a problem with a wild animal or bird?  Contact TWRA at 800 332-0900.

SHELTER OPERATIONS
  • Animal registration (with proof of rabies vaccination and/or proof of neutering)
  • Placement of and disposal of unwanted animals
  • Quarantine of biter and suspected rabid animals
  • Rabies specimen transfer and analysis
  • Shelter educational tours
  • Release of animals. Collection of fees.

REPORTING PROBLEMS
If you need to report a problem related to an animal, please call us during business hours , 10:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M., Monday through Friday, at (865) 425-3423.  
After hours and on weekends, please contact us at (865) 425-4399.
After hours, an animal control officer will respond to calls of:
  • Any incident impacting public safety
  • Animal Bite
  • Cruelty and/or Neglect
  • Vicious Animal at-large
  • Suspicion of Rabies
Calls for the following problems will be handled during normal business hours.  If these problems are reported at night, they will be handled the next business day.
  • Pick up of Dead Animal Carcass on Public Property
  • Animal Odor Investigation
  • Release of Animals
  • Lost or Missing Animal
  • Animals at large
  • Incessant barking and animal nuisance complaints
Please report Bites!

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