Overview: Animal Care Services

Under the “Animal Care Services” category, you can submit a ticket for assistance with:

• City Registration
  • Sec. 18-32 (b) Owners of dogs or cats four months of age or older are required to have each currently licensed as provided in this article.
  • (f) Cat and dog licenses shall be issued by the animal control officer or designee upon compliance with the requirements of this article and payment of the required fees. The initial license fee for dogs and cats shall be $10.00, and fees for subsequent three-year renewal licenses shall be $30.00. 
• Pet Surrender
  • Acceptance of Surrenders may vary throughout the year. Visit the Pharr Public Health Department website and follow the Pharr Public Health Department on social media to stay up to date.
• Vaccinations
  • Please note, vaccination services are not offered routinely at the moment. However, we do collaborate with local vets/partners to offer those services at the various animal clinics/events we host throughout the year. Visit the Pharr Public Health Department website and follow the Pharr Public Health Department on social media to stay up to date.
• Adoptions
  • Please note, adoption services are not offered routinely at the moment. However, we do collaborate with local vets/partners to offer those services at the various animal clinics/events we host throughout the year. Visit the Pharr Public Health Department website and follow the Pharr Public Health Department on social media to stay up to date.

Need to Report a Complaint or different Animal Care issue?

Please use the 311 app or visit the Pharr 311 Website.

Helpful Links

City of Pharr Website

Pharr Public Health Department

Pharr 311 Website