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Animal Control provides highly professional, humane services that ensure a safe and healthy environment for citizens and their animals. Click here to reach the Sachse Animal Control officers via email.
The Sachse Animal Control officers made the news when they located and returned a boxer that had been missing from its home in Wylie for several months. Click here to see the video of the story.
Sachse Animal Control Click here to see animals who are lost or available for adoption. Click here for information on City registrations for your pet.
SACHSE ANIMAL SHELTER CAN USE DONATIONS The Sachse Animal Shelter uses several items in the daily operation of the shelter that may be donated by the public. Our wish list includes: Bleach Also needed: Clean and
Sanitize Cages
STEEL TRAPS ARE ILLEGAL AS WELL AS INHUMANE
In recent weeks, Sachse Animal Control Officers have picked up two steel leg traps (pictured above) at two separate locations in the City, both with live animals trapped in them. One of the traps had a Great Horned Owl in it, which is a protected wildlife. The other trap had a squirrel in it. Animal Control would like to remind Sachse citizens that not only is the use of these traps ILLEGAL in the City, but also considered inhumane to animals and very dangerous to pets and to people, especially children. If you find one of these traps anywhere on your property or in the City limits, please contact Animal Control IMMEDIATELY for safe removal. You may call the Sachse Police at 972.495.2271 and press 2 or ext. 157 to report any findings or for more information.
The Animal Control Department would like to remind Sachse citizens that it is most important to vaccinate all of your cats and dogs for rabies. It is also required by City ordinance that these animals be current on their vaccinations at all times and be registered with the city. Anyone who believes that their pet has recently come into contact with a skunk or any other wildlife should contact Animal Control immediately at 972.495.2271, press 2 or dial extension 157. Any questions regarding the rabies virus or vaccinations should also be directed to Animal Control or any veterinarian.
A young, adult bobcat was humanely trapped in the West Creek Lane area. Sachse Animal Control safely transported the bobcat to the Plano Living Materials Center. Following a health and well-being assessment, the Center will relocate him to a safe location away from residential areas so as to ensure the best possibility for a long and healthy life.
Although we are pleased that we were able to humanely trap this bobcat, there may still be others in the area. It should be noted that February begins the breeding season for this species and, therefore, daytime sightings are more likely. Bobcats are generally afraid of humans and will run away when they see people. They prey on rabbits, small rodents, squirrels and birds and are NOT known as carriers of rabies. If you see a bobcat
near your home, please call Animal Control at 972.495.2271, ext. 157 to
report the location of the sighting. As always, the City advises
citizens NOT to approach bobcats or any other wildlife as a general
safety precaution.
The City of Sachse's Animal Services and Shelter operates as a division of the Sachse Police Department. The Animal Shelter is staffed by an Animal Control Supervisor, Animal Control Officer and a Shelter Attendant. An Animal Control Officer responds to all animal calls. You may reach an Animal Control Officer by calling the Police Department's non-emergency number, 972.495.2271, ext. 157. The fax number at the Animal Shelter facility is 972.475.3330.
The Sachse Animal Shelter is located at 6436 Sachse Road, next door to the Public Works office. Animal Control Officers are available Monday thru Friday, 8:00 am to 6:00 pm, Saturday and Sunday, 7:00 am to 5:00 pm. Although Animal Control Officers are frequently at the shelter, they also must answer calls throughout the City and are not always on-site. However, if you call the non-emergency number listed above, they will arrange to meet you as soon as possible. Responding to approximately 1,500 calls for assistance in 2007, the animal shelter staff answers calls resulting in the capture, impoundment and happy return to owners or successful adoption of dogs and cats. Other animal calls involve possums, snakes, raccoons, armadillos, birds, skunks, bobcats, etc. The shelter staff is responsible for all animal-related activities in the City of Sachse including ordinance enforcement of registration, vaccinations, leash law, quarantine, etc. The staff also is responsible for investigation and mediation of all animal complaints. These complaints range from excessive barking to potential cruelty. Shelter staff is available to distribute educational animal-related pet materials. Tours of the shelter and presentations are available to individuals or groups wanting to learn more about animals or the operation of the shelter. In the City of Sachse, stray animals with NO tags are held a minimum of three days and animals WITH tags are held a minimum of five days. During this period, Animal Control Officers research lost and found reports and the pet license database for owner information, including any previous activity. During this same period staff also has the opportunity to observe the animals for behavioral traits and health conditions which could adversely affect adoptability. Currently over 70% of incoming dogs are reunited with the owners or adopted to new families. All dogs and cats in Sachse are required to be registered with Animal Services. Registrations can be obtained at the shelter during business hours (Monday thru Friday, 8:00 am to 6:00 pm, Saturday and Sunday, 7:00 am to 5:00 pm).
outside dog runs. Although Animal Control personnel are stationed at this facility, they are usually out in the community performing various functions of their job. If you have lost your pet or would like to adopt a pet, please contact Animal Control at 972.495.2271, ext. 157 and someone will be happy to meet with you at the shelter.
Proof of rabies vaccination is required and the animal must wear both tags (the rabies vaccination tag and city registration tag) at all times. Sachse is one of the first cities in the area to change to the new state law that allows pet owners to vaccinate their animals for rabies once every three years instead of annually. Dogs and cats must be vaccinated against rabies by four months of age and get a booster one year later. After that, the three-year cycle can begin. However, registration with the city must still be renewed annually.
City registration tags are required by City Ordinance on all dogs and cats ages four months and older. Like most other municipal animal shelters, Sachse Animal Shelter has a longer holding period for tagged animals than non-tagged animals (5 day minimum for tagged animals versus 3 day minimum for non-tagged animals). The longer holding period applies to an animal with ANY type of tag, including rabies tags from veterinary clinics and city tags from other municipalities. Be sure that the tags on your animals can be traced. If your address or phone number has changed, make sure it is current on the tags. The advantage of a city registration tag is access to information that will allow animal shelter personnel to contact an owner any time of the day or night. This is especially important in case of injury. After learning that a pet is missing, owners should check with the local animal shelters as soon as possible. Personal visits to the shelters are important. Descriptions may vary greatly and a lost pet report with a photo is helpful. Animal shelter personnel encourage owners to keep looking for lost pets for several weeks. Also, check shelters in surrounding cities, especially if you live near city boundaries. If your animal has been taken to the Sachse Animal Shelter, the following fees will apply:
Impoundment fees increase by $25.00 each offense. Boarding fees are $5.00 per day for each day the animal is impounded. If the animal is not registered with the City at the time of impoundment, registration will be issued and the charge applied ($2.00 if the animal is spayed/neutered; $7.00 if the animal is not spayed/neutered). If the animal does not have proof of rabies vaccination, vaccination must be purchased from an area veterinarian before the animal's release. This will be explained by the animal control officer.
Click here to see animals available for adoption.
LEASH LAW IN EFFECT: Sachse does have a LEASH LAW. For dogs, if they are "not confined to the premises of the owner, the dog must be under the control of the owner by means of a leash or metal chain of sufficient strength and length to control the actions of the dog." Dogs must be kept confined to the owner's property in such a manner that it cannot escape. If cats are "permitted to run at large, they must have a valid rabies and license tag attached to their collar or harness."
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