Frequently Asked Questions
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Animal Control
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Adopt a Pet Program makes available friendly pets at minimal cost. The Animal Shelter is located at 4213 Luella Avenue. The office hours are Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Dogs and cats are available for adoption after a holding period of three (3) working days. There is a $50 dollar adoption fee and you must prepay for the spaying/neutering of the animal as well as a rabies vaccination. Pets are always available for adoption. For more information call the shelter at 281-478-7274 or visit our Facebook page, www.facebook.com/deerparktx.animalshelter.Animal Control
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If you are having problem with possums or raccoons you can request a trap from the Animal Control Division. You simply set the trap and upon capturing a pest, give Animal Control a call and they will be happy to come remove the trap along with the pest. It is a very humane way of getting rid of any pest in your yard. Contact Animal Control at 281-478-7274.Animal Control
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A total of 3 cats and dogs are allowed for each single residence. That could be two cats and one dog, or two dogs and one cat or any combination thereof, but no more than a total of three are allowed.Animal Control
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Pigs and hogs shall not be kept under any circumstances within the city. It shall be unlawful for any person to keep, own, maintain or possess any livestock within the city closer than 150 feet to the exterior limits of any dwelling, unless the area involved is greater than five acres. To keep such animal, the area of open land available to the animal must exceed one-half acre per horse and two acres per head of any other kind of livestock. There shall be an exception for four-hour residential birthday parties and permitted fairs, carnivals and circuses. (Ordinance No. 3240)Animal Control
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According to Sec. 14-27 of the City of Deer Park Code of Ordinances - No person shall keep or possess on any lot upon which such person resides more than ten fowl at any one time, and all structures or enclosures used for the housing or keeping of fowl and all runs and fenced yards devoted exclusively to the use of raising fowl shall be of such size that no more than one fowl is kept per ten square feet of such pens, houses, runs or yards. All fowl shall be kept within such enclosures at all times. All enclosures and buildings in which any fowl is kept or permitted to remain in within the city shall be kept in reasonably clean and sanitary conditions and shall be disinfected and deodorized at least one a week.Animal Control
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Animal Control
If you find wildlife on your property, we're here to help.
For Birds, Squirrels, Opossums, and Other Low-Risk Animals:
If you can safely do so, wear thick gloves and place the animal in a box or carrier with a towel. Transport it to the Houston SPCA's Wildlife Center. This helps us ensure the animal gets quick care!
For High-Risk Animals (Bats, Skunks, Raccoons, Coyotes, Foxes):
DO NOT attempt to capture these animals. They may pose health risks. Call the Deer Park Humane Department immediately at (281) 478-7274 to ensure the situation is handled safely.
Your help in transporting low-risk wildlife makes a big difference! If you're ever unsure, don't guess—give us a call or visit the SPCA's website for more resources: houstonspca.org/wildlife-center/wildlife-resources
Thank you for helping us protect our community and its wild neighbors!