Animal Control Phone Numbers for Dallas & Surrounding Areas
Who Do I Call to Report a Dog Bite in Dallas, Texas?
To report a dog bite in Dallas, Texas, call Dallas Animal Control (214) 670-6800. This number connects you to Dallas Animal Services, a department under the City of Dallas where you should report dog bites that occur within the city limits. If your incident was not within the City of Dallas limits, see the Dallas Area Animal Control Numbers section below to find the correct place to contact.
Where Are the Dallas Dangerous Dog Regulations Found?
In the City of Dallas, pet owners must follow specific laws and regulations. Chapter 7, Article 5 of the Dallas City Code lists out everything you need to know about dangerous dogs, from definitions to defenses, it is important to familiarize yourself with the rules and standards you will be subjected to in the case of an incident. If you were injured by a dog bite and need legal assistance, contact Simmons and Fletcher, P.C., today.
What Animal Control Do I Call if I Live Outside the Dallas City Limits?
If you live outside the Dallas City limits, below is a list of animal control numbers for suburbs, cities, and unincorporated areas around and within Dallas:
- City of Addison Animal Services: 972-466-3420
- Balch Springs Animal Control: 972-557-6035
- City of Bedford: 817-952-2191
- Carrollton Animal Services: 972-466-3420
- (Cedar Hill) Tri-City Animal Shelter and Adoption Center: 972-291-5335
- City of Cockrell Hill Animal Control: 214-339-4141
- Coppell Animal Services: 972-304-3515
- Corinth Animal Control: 940-498-2017
- Dallas Animal Services: 214-670-8246
- Decatur Animal Control: 940-627-7888
- City of Denton Animal Services: 940-349-7594
- DeSoto Animal Control: 972-291-5335
- Duncanville Animal Control: 972-291-5335 or 972-223-6111
- Euless Animal Services: 817-685-1594
- Flower Mound Animal Services: 972-874-6390
- Frisco Animal Control: 972-292-5303
- Garland Animal Services: 972-205-3570, press 1
- Grand Prairie Animal Services: 972-237-8575
- Grapevine Animal Services: 817-410-3370
- Hickory Creek Animal Services: 940-497-3520
- Highland Park Animal Control: 214-521-5000
- Highland Village Animal Care Services: 469-444-0915
- Irving Animal Services: 972-721-2256
- Lake Dallas Animal Services: 940-497-7090
- Lancaster Animal Services: 972-218-1200
- Lewisville Animal Shelter and Animal Services: 972-219-3478
- McKinney Animal Control: 972-547-7445
- Mesquite Animal Shelter and Adoption Center: 972-216-6283
- City of Plano Animal Services: 972-769-4360
- Richardson Animal Shelter: 972-744-4480
- The City of Rowlett Animal Shelter: 972-412-6219
- Royse City Animal Shelter: 972-636-2250
- Seagoville Animal Services: 972-287-6838
- The Colony Animal Services: 972-370-9250
The Dallas and Fort Worth areas are surrounded by many cities. Depending on where you live, the rules governing dogs and other animals in your area may differ from those stated above. Each city likely has its own set of rules governing animals and incident reporting. To ensure you are complying with all rules and regulations governing animal control, contact your city official’s office and learn your rights. We have also added a downloadable form for Dallas Animal Control Services.
Free Consultation with an Attorney
If you or someone you know has been seriously injured due to a dog bite, call (713) 932-0777 for a free consultation with an experienced dog attack lawyer. Our attorneys have been serving personal injury victims in Texas since 1979. We handle cases on a contingency fee, which means you do not pay any attorney fees unless we recover. We offer electronic signing and virtual meetings.
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