ANIMAL CONTROL
The Gatesville Animal Control Division is committed to protecting the health, safety, and welfare of both residents and animals within our community. Our goal is to promote responsible pet ownership while providing compassionate care, education, and enforcement of state and local animal regulations.
Animal Control provides services including pet tags and microchipping, livestock permits, adoption assistance, ordinance enforcement, and community education. We work to ensure a safe and healthy environment for both citizens and animals throughout Gatesville.
Impound & Care Fees
Impound fee for impounded animals
$30.00 per animal
Daily care fee for impounded animals
$7.00 per day
Quarantine fee for impounded animals
$15.00 per day
Surrender fee for impounded animals
$25.00 per day
Adoption fee for impounded animals
$15.00 per animal
Euthanasia fee for impounded animals
$50.00 per animal
Fee on surrendered animals not up to date on shots
$15.00 per animal
Permits & Inspections
Kennel/multi-pet annual permit
$30.00
Application fee for permit to raise, keep, and maintain livestock and/or fowl
on a tract of land smaller than five acres (includes initial inspection)
$50.00
Reinspection fee for livestock and/or fowl on a tract of land smaller than five acres
$25.00
Licensing & Identification
Animal license fee
$4.00 per animal
Microchip fee
$10.00 per animal