The Department of Animal Control is responsible for enforcing animal control ordinances, apprehending stray and nuisance animals, resolving animal complaints, and ensuring that Idabel's pet owners abide by local and state laws.

The Department maintains professional relations with the local, county, and state law enforcement agencies as well as with veterinarians and other animal care and control agencies throughout the state and country.

Below are some common animal ordinances that every pet owner should know!

6-4: Animals shall not be permitted to roam "at large" at any time within the city. FINE: $165.00
6-13: There shall be no more than (3) dogs or (3) cats on a city premises. FINE: $115.00
6-16: All dogs and cats must have current RABIES vaccination. FINE: $265.00
6-45: All animals (6) months and older must be spayed or neutered (fixed) FINE: $165.00
6-47: All animals found outside an owners premises must have an Identification Tag. FINE: $115.00

Adopt-a-Pet

Adopt a dog or cat today!

Every year thousands of animals are dropped off at the side of the road because owners didn’t properly spay or neuter their pets, resulting in unwanted puppies and kittens. Other times, pet owners simply cannot afford to take care of an animal anymore or they are moving to a home that won’t allow them to bring their beloved pet with them. No matter what the reason, there are thousands of homeless pets on the streets of cities and communities all over the country. But there doesn't have to be. An additional 6 to 8 million animals are already finding homes in shelters all across the country.

With the help of animal shelters, these animals can find homes. If you are in the market for a new pet or you find yourself in a situation where you are unable to keep your pet anymore, here are a few reasons you should choose an animal shelter:

If you are in search of a family-friendly pet, check out you local Idabel Animal shelter first. Many shelters have puppies and kittens but you may find that your heart opens up to an older animal. When you choose to adopt an animal from the Idabel Animal Shelter, you can be guaranteed that your animal has been monitored and checked out by a veterinarian before you take them home. The Idabel Animal Shelter will ensure that pets have received their shots and many dogs and cats will have already been spayed and neutered. Additionally, pets who have been given to the Idabel Animal shelter from previous homes are more likely to have been exposed to children.

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