Fees & Fines

Any animals picked up by an Animal Control are transported to the Animal Shelter at 2032 Circle Road in Waco and placed on a 72 hour stray animal hold.

  • This hold is in hopes of giving the owner time to locate their animal.
  • By reclaiming an animal that has been impounded, you are claiming ownership of that animal and will be responsible for any fees and fines associated.
    • The first pickup of a compliant pet* (within 72 hours) at the shelter is of NO CHARGE to you. Please reclaim!
      *Compliant animal: Current on rabies vaccinations (bring proof with you), spayed or neutered and microchipped.
  • You will need a valid driver’s license or state issued ID to reclaim any impounded animal.

Mandatory Shelter Fees

Boarding

  • $10 per day (after 72 hours)
  • $15 per day for bite quarantine
    • must be paid within 24 hours from the time the animal is quarantined

Vaccination Fees

  • $15 per cat
  • $20 per dog

Surrender

  • $50 per animal (non-compliant)
  • $50 per animal (compliant animal)

With offspring (less than 4 months of age)

  • $50 plus (mother and puppies):
    • 0-4 puppies, $50 plus
    • 4-8 puppies, $50 additional
    • Mother Cat and Kittens - base amount $50 plus
    • 0-6 kittens, $50 plus
    • over 6 kittens, $50 plus

Owner-requested euthanasia

  • 0 - 25 lbs: $45
  • 26 lbs and over $65
  • Disposal fee: $30

Rabies

  • Rabies Testing Fee: $100
  • Rabies Vaccination: $10

Pickup & Reclaim Fees

Non-Breeders

  • 1st animal control pickup fee for all animals: $30
  • 2nd animal control pickup fee: $60
  • 3rd and all subsequent animal control pickup: $75
  • 1st reclaim for compliant pet* (within 72 hours): no charge
  • 1st reclaim for non-compliant pet: $50
  • 2nd reclaim fee: $75
  • 3rd and all subsequent reclaim fees: $150

*Compliant pet: Current on rabies vaccinations (please bring proof with you), spayed or neutered and microchipped.

Breeders

  • 1st animal control pickup fee: $250
  • 2nd pickup fee: $50 (animal gets altered)
  • Reclaim fee: $250

Citations

Citations may also be issued for various Class “C” misdemeanor infractions of the animal ordinances. These fines are set by Municipal Court.

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