Injured & Lost Pets
Animal Protection handles lost animals that need to be picked up and/or are injured.
Dangerous & Vicious Dogs
Animal Protection handles dangerous and vicious dogs in Travis County. Call 9-1-1 if a dog seems dangerous and is threatening. View the Dangerous and Vicious Dogs page to find up-to-date dangerous dogs lists and a map of locations.
Animal Bites
Call 9-1-1 if a person has been attacked, bitten or scratched by a domestic or wild animal and they need emergency care; if emergency care is not required, call 3-1-1 instead. Travis County citizens of the unincorporated areas should call 512-974-2000 for all animal protection and control issues.
All animal bites must be reported to Animal Protection. If medical attention has been received after a bite, download an Animal Bite Report and fax it to (512) 978-0617.
Owners of dogs involved in bite cases must provide a current rabies vaccination certificate to Animal Protection. If the animal is not currently vaccinated or if the vaccination status is unknown, the animal will be placed in quarantine and observed by a veterinarian.
Animals that are currently vaccinated and that were restrained at the time the bite occurred qualify for home observation.
2000-2011 Dog bite report data
2000-2015 Dog Bite Report Data Update
Forms
Wildlife
Interaction with wildlife has become more common as Austin and Travis County expands, so please follow these guidelines.
Ordinances
Animal Protection enforces City of Austin ordinances related to the selling of animals within City limits and the tethering of dogs, while also providing fencing and dog house assistance.
