Animal Control

City of Odessa Animal Control VehicleMission Statement

The Odessa Police Animal Control, Field Operations Division is an entity of the Odessa Police Department that strives to safeguard our citizens and community with animal related issues.

We provide various animal related services to the public. These services include but are not limited to:

  • Animal bite investigation/prevention
  • Animal cruelty investigation
  • Wildlife issues within the city limits
  • Humane trap setting and trap education 
  • Zoonotic disease control and education
  • Animal husbandry education
  • Microchip identification services
  • For rodent issues call pest control
  • Enforcement of city ordinances reference to animal violations
  • Other animal related issues

To Contact the Animal Shelter, call 432-368-3526 or 432-333-3641, option 7.  

For the Field of Operations office, call 432-335-5708 or 432-333-3641, option 8.  

  1. Who do I call if I want to report an animal attack / bite / vicious animal?
  2. Who do I call if I want to report a stray, dead, or barking dog issue during or after regular business hours?
  3. Where can I find an updated copy of the Odessa City Ordinance?
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