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Cost Vaccinations at Wylie Animal Shelter, The First Friday of Every
Month
The City of Wylie
Ordinance Requires:
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Your dog and cat
must be restricted behind a fence or on a leash, or in a
building at all times.
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All dogs, cats and
ferrets are required to be properly vaccinated against rabies
every twelve months after their initial vaccination against
rabies at the age of three months.
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All pets (dogs,
cats, and ferrets) must be registered with the Animal Control
Division every twelve months. Registration should coincide
with the pets required vaccination. Pet Registration
Fees are: $2.00 for neutered dogs, cats and ferrets,
$5.00 for non-neutered dogs, cats and ferrets.
Registration tags may be acquired at the Finance Department,
City Hall, 2000 Hwy. 78, Wylie, Tx. 75098 or by mail to that
address.
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Your pet must wear
it's current city registration tag on it's collar at all
times. These tags are vital if your pet is LOST or INJURED
when running at large.
It is unlawful for an
owner or any person to:
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Fail to prevent
their animal from running at large with the City Limits.
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Allow their animal
to run FREE in City Parks.
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Abuse or cruelly
mistreat any animal, or fail to provide it with proper food,
water, shelter, or abandon it when ill or injured.
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Allow their pet's
quarters to become unsanitary, malodorous or obnoxious to
others.
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Allow any excreta
deposited by their animal to remain on public or private
property.
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Allow their pet to
become a nuisance by excessive noise or repeatedly at large.
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For a person to own,
maintain or keep a wild animal in the city limits.
What may happen if
you do not take proper care of your pet:
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It may be hit by a
car on the streets or freeways.
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You may be summoned
to Court for not complying with City Ordinances.
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It may be impounded
at the City Animal Shelter and you will be charged to redeem
your pet.
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All animals are held
for 3-7 days. Then they will be evaluated for adoption.
Impoundment
Fees:
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The first time an
animal is impounded the fee is $20.00.
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The second time an
animal is impounded the fee is $30.00
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The third time an
animal is impounded the fee is $40.00 plus applicable citations
may be issued.
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The fourth time an
animal is impounded the fee is $50.00 plus the animal will be
required to be sterilized and applicable citations may be
issued.
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In addition to the
impoundment fee thee will be a $5.00/day boarding fee.
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Boarding fees for
all other animals (livestock) will be $10.00/day boarding
fee.
What to do in case of
an animal bite:
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Wash the bite area
thoroughly with warm soapy water.
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Seek medical
attention or consult with your family physician.
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Contact Animal
Control and report the incident as soon as possible or within 24
hours.
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Try to maintain
contact with the animal (either visually or confine the animal)
until Animal Control is contacted.
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The animal MUST be
quarantined for at least a ten (10) day period or appropriately
tested as necessary.
The Adoption Program
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Adoptions of animals
are $20.00 for both cats and dogs.
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Person(s) adopting
an animal are required to sign a contract to have the animal
vaccinated against rabies and sterilized. Proof of the
vaccination and sterilization must be provided to the Animal
Control Division.
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For your
convenience, every 1st Friday the North Texas Mobile Veterinary
Service is available at the Shelter from 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. for pet
vaccinations, call 972-430-2787 for fees and information.
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