Animal Services

About Taylor Animal Control


The Animal Control Unit of the Taylor Police Department is currently allotted 2 Animal Control Officers. When fully staffed, these Officers respond to calls for animal services seven days a week, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. They are also tasked with maintaining our animal shelter, working to seek adoptions of housed animal and in solving animal related problems in our community and enforcing city ordinances related to animals.


General Information


Animal Noise

If you are being disturbed by animal noise, please phone the Taylor Police Department at (512) 352-5551 or submit a request through Accela. A police officer will respond, document the problem and will assist you in attempting to solve the problem. 

Animals in Yard
Animals kept in a yard must be provided with sufficient shelter, water and food. The area must be kept clean and free from odors that might bother another. Animals may be restrained under certain conditions, but only under conditions that comply with State law.


Chickens
A small number of chickens may be kept by permit. Roosters are prohibited. For all requirements, please consult the Animal Control Ordinance.

Livestock
While livestock may be kept in the city limits, certain restrictions do apply. Please consult zoning and our Animal Control Ordinance to ensure you are in compliance. The keeping of swine (with the exception of pot belly pigs) is prohibited. 



Contact Us

  1. Animal Shelter

    Email

    Phone: 512-352-5483

  2. Sandy Perio

    Animal Control Supervisor