GENERAL ANMIAL & SQUIRREL FAQs
Q:
I’ve lost my dog/cat, what do I do?
A:
Visit the animal shelter. If your pet is wearing an ID, then you can pick them up. If your pet does not have an ID them we must hold unlicensed pets for three days.
Q:
What time do you open/close?
A:
Hours: Monday through Friday 10:00 – 4:30 except Wednesday open until 5:45, Saturdays 10:00 – 1:00
Q:
How much does it cost to adopt a dog/cat?
A:
$35 and the fee includes a microchip. If the pet is four months old or older it must be vaccinated for rabies. The fee for that is $22 (AND THE CHECK MUST BE MADE OUT TO THE VETERINARIAN).
Q:
What does it cost to get my dog/cat out of impoundment?
A:
An Un-spayed/Un-neutered dog/cat is $80 (owner gets $55 S/N voucher for animal). Currently a spayed/neutered dog/cat is $25. If the pet is four months old or older it must be vaccinated for rabies. The fee for that is $22 (AND THE CHECK MUST BE MADE OUT TO THE VETERINARIAN).
Q:
I have a stray cat; can you come out and catch it?
A:
We don’t catch stray cats, however we will come out and set a trap on your property. When the cat is caught you can call us and we will take the cat out and re-set the trap. (Advise there is a waiting list and check with Lori on time frame)
Q:
I have a stray squirrel; can you come out and catch it?
A:
We have squirrel traps we can set for you, when the squirrel is caught call us and we will take the squirrel out and re-set the trap. (Advise there is a waiting list and check with Lori on time frame)
Also see Squirrel FAQ
Q:
I have a dog loose can you send some one out?
A:
We will send some one out as soon as possible, but we need some information.
Name, address, phone number, description of the dog, where you saw it last.
Any ID / Collar or tags / does it live in area / any other information that is valuable
GENERAL SQUIRREL FACTS
The fox squirrels are the type of tree squirrel most seen in the City of Midland. They are active during the day with most activity occurring in the early morning and late afternoon to early evening. Fox squirrels do not hibernate and are active all year around. They go through two breeding cycles, in winter between December-January, and in the summer between June-July. The gestation period is from 42-45 days. They generally produce three to six young.
According to the Texas Department of State Health Services, squirrels are considered low-risk for rabies and do not need to be quarantined or tested for rabies unless the Local Rabies Control has reason to believe that the animal has rabies.
More than 50% of the squirrel population dies each year. Squirrels are territorial animals and usually will keep others out. If a squirrel is removed, others will simply move in and problems can continue.
WHAT CAN I DO ABOUT NUISANCE SQUIRREL
Squirrel-proofing attics and buildings is one solution. Squirrels usually gain entrance to attics when the tree limbs overlap the roof line. By trimming these limbs back at least 8 to 10 feet from the roof this can prevent the entrance by the rodent. In order to discourage squirrels from climbing trees, sheet metal bands about 2 ft wide and 6 to 8 ft from the ground can be placed around the trunks of the trees.
FOR REGULATIONS REGARDING TRAPPING, Contact Animal Services at (432)685-7420.
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