The City of Whitney Animal Control Department announced last week that it has raised $2,967.54 toward the $5,000 goal for the first phase of an animal impound facility. This facility will provide a temporary 72-hour hold for animals while the city locates their owners. In cases of stray animals, the city will collaborate with local … Continue reading Funds coming in for Whitney animal facility
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Whitney Animal Control seeks help from community
Drew (Johnathan) Youngblood has received his Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation Code Enforcement License and his Animal Control License from the Texas Department of State Health Services. A growing public health concern has brought the community together to address the pressing need for animal control in Whitney. The decision to establish an animal control … Continue reading Whitney Animal Control seeks help from community
Animal control seeking supply donations
The City of Whitney's new animal control program has had several successes lately, including locating and adopting out animals that were found to be strays in the city.The city recently began caring for young puppies and is seeking donations of puppy food, old towels and puppy chew toys (no rawhide). City officials said that as … Continue reading Animal control seeking supply donations
Register pets early to avoid paying fee
The grace period for City of Whitney residents to register their dogs and cats without paying a fee will continue through May 11 as registration roundups are held. The city has planned three registration events at Whitney City Park from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturdays. Remaining dates are May 4 and May 11. … Continue reading Register pets early to avoid paying fee
Early registration set for Whitney dog, cat owners
The Whitney City Council heard an update on animal control efforts during a regular meeting held Thursday evening, April 18. Fire Chief/Code Enforcement Officer David Gilmore and Code Enforcement Specialist Drew Youngblood told the council that the grace period for residents to register their dogs and cats without paying a fee will continue through May … Continue reading Early registration set for Whitney dog, cat owners
Residents should prepare to register pets
The City of Whitney is encouraging all residents to prepare to register their dogs and cats with the city as part of an animal control initiative. The City Council adopted an amended animal control ordinance at its March meeting, which includes mandatory registration of dogs and cats over four months of age. The overall goal … Continue reading Residents should prepare to register pets
City of Whitney to begin animal control program
The Whitney City Council discussed the first steps of implementing an animal control program during a meeting held Thursday, March 28. A public education campaign will soon begin after the council approved a plan to require pet owners to register dogs and cats with the city. City Operations Director Billy Pribble reported that Fire Chief … Continue reading City of Whitney to begin animal control program
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