| Animal
Control officers enforce these ordinanaces in both cities. They
are trained professionals whose purpose is to protect the animals and
people of our community. These officers are concerned with the
health and safety of the animals in their custody and realize the Animal
Shelter is the best place for strays. |
Key
Ordinances
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| 1. All dogs and cats over
three months of age in Brazos County must wear a county license tag
and/or AVID microchip at all times. License tags and chips
are available at the Animal Shelter and veterinarian offices. Rabies
vaccination by a licensed veterinarian is required. |
| 2. A County License tag shall
cover a period of one year from the date the rabies vaccination is given.
With three year vaccinations a tag must be renewed each year. |
| 3. It is an offense to have
dogs and cats at large. An animal is at large if at any time it is off
the premises of the owner or custodian of the animal and not under physical
restraint. (City limits only) |
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4. It is an offense to allow a dog to
make excessive noise by barking or howling.
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5. If a dog enters your property, you
may ask to have it removed and impounded.
Bryan Animal Control : 361-3888
College Station Animal Control :
764-3600
Brazos County Animal Control (outside
city limits): 361-3888
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| 6. All fees (impoundment, vaccination
fee if needed and County license fee) must be paid before an animal leaves
the Animal Shelter. |
| 7. A permit is required to
have more than four animals inside the Bryan or College Station city
limits. These permits are available through Animal
Control. |
| 8. It is an offense to keep
or harbor any wild animal within the city limits. |
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9. It is an offense to keep or harbor
a fierce or dangerous animal, except lawfully maintained and permitted
dangerous dogs.
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| Animal ordinances in Bryan/College
Station should be observed as they are enforceable through the courts
and are subject to fines up to $200. |
