FAQs • Midland, TX • CivicEngage

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Animal Services

1. What do I need to get a spay/neuter voucher?: In order to obtain a $70 voucher, the owner of the pet(s) must live within the City limits and provide proof of address in the form of a current utility, phone, or cable bill. In addition, the owner must provide vaccination records verifying their pet is currently up to date on a rabies vaccination and has a current city license. The vouchers are good for 14 days from the date of issuance so your surgery appointment must be scheduled within the two week window. Please make appointments and any necessary pre-exams with your veterinarian before requesting a voucher. It is not necessary or required to bring your animal to the shelter to obtain a voucher.

1. How many Animal Services Officers are there?: The Animal Services division has 5 field officers, with one of these officers being scheduled to work from 5 PM until 8 AM to respond to after hours emergency calls.

2. When is a dog considered to be at large?: A dog is considered at large, or loose, when it is outside of a secure enclosure. That enclosure is usually a back yard, as long as a fence or dog run can keep the dog from getting out. A dog is considered to be at large even if it is in your front yard, if that yard does not have a secure enclosure which can prevent the dog from escaping.

3. What can be done about stray cats that are on my property?: Homeowners are allowed to put traps on their property. A cat trap may be picked up at the Midland Animal Shelter. A $75 deposit is required and the trap must be returned Friday. Cat traps can also be purchased at local hardware and feed stores. Animal Services will remove animals from our own traps as well as those that are privately owned.

1. What is a spay/neuter voucher and how can I get one?: A spay/neuter voucher is available to any City of Midland resident, is worth $70 toward the cost of a spay/neuter procedure, and can be used at any veterinary clinic or hospital in Midland County. You may pick up a voucher during our normal shelter hours and you will need to have the following items with you at the time the voucher is issued. 1. Your pet wearing a current city license. 2. A copy of the rabies vaccination certificate, issued by your veterinarian. 3. Proof that you live in the city limits of Midland. A drivers license is not acceptable. 4. The surgery must be scheduled, as the voucher is good for a period of two weeks from date of issue.

2. Where is the shelter located and what are the hours of operation?: The shelter is located at 1200 N Fairgrounds Rd, next to Reyes Mashburn Park. The shelter is open to the public from 9:30 - 5:30 M - Th, and 9:30 - 4:30 on Fridays.

3. Does the shelter have a veterinarian on staff to administer rabies vaccinations to animals?: No, but a licensed veterinarian does come to the shelter on a daily basis and gives a rabies vaccination to any dog or cat that is adopted, reclaimed, or transferred and does not have proof of being currently vaccinated. The rabies vaccination is required by Texas Health and Safety Code 826.