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Section 22.07 (E) requires both animal owners and bite victims to contact Garland Animal Services in the event of an animal bite.
Bite victims should call Garland Animal Services immediately at 972-205-3570, option 1 and should provide a description of the animal and the location at which the bite occurred. An Animal Services Officer will contact the bite victim to gather pertinent information and to inform the victim of the rabies control measures which will be taken to ensure public safety, including quarantine of the animal involved in the bite.
The owner(s) of an animal involved in a bite are required to secure the animal until an Animal Services Officer can take possession of the animal for rabies quarantine. Animals involved in a bite are quarantined for a period of no less than ten days, after which they may be released to the owner.
Level of Risk of Rabies Exposure: (Remember to respect Wildlife and Pet's Personal Space to prevent any bites or exposure. Keep your distance!)
Rabies (Texas Health and Safety Code)
AVMA: Dog Bite Prevention
Garland Animal Services has the authority to place restrictions on, or order the removal of animals deemed dangerous. Citizens wishing to report potentially dangerous animals should contact Animal Services. An Animal Services Supervisor and/or the Animal Services Director will evaluate the animal in question to determine if it exhibits dangerous behavior.
Fee Type | Cost |
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Daily Handling Fee | $5 |
Daily Rabies Observation Fee | $15 |
Home Quarantine | $100 |
Microchip | $25 |
Rabies Shipment | $150 |
Rabies Vaccine | $20 |
Address
1902 Hwy. 66
Garland, TX 75040
Phone
972-205-3570 - Option 2
Hours
Monday, Tuesday and Thursday through Sunday
11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
(Closed Wednesdays)
Emergency Requests
Phone: 972-205-3570 - Option 1
10 p.m. - 7 a.m. Daily