Animal Services Field Operations Division is responsible for protecting the health and safety of the citizens and their pets in the City of Denton.
Animal Control Officers Services
Aggressive Animals
Animal bites
Animal cruelty
Barking dog
Deceased animal pickup
Injured animals
Loose livestock
Nuisances (barking, odor)
Public education programs
Stray animals
Wildlife/Exotics
Additional Assistance
Call the non-emergency line (940) 349-7594 for assistance with:
Loose livestock
Injured animals
Animals that have bitten an individual
Aggressive and threatening animals
Wild animals that have bitten an individual or are contained within a residence
Rabies Prevention
One of the primary missions of Animal Services is rabies prevention. Animal Services has dedicated Animal Control Officers whose main focus is investigating biting animals. Texas state law requires that every animal bite must be reported and quarantined as required.