Saving Animals Takes Our Entire Community.

Meet the City of Galveston’s Animal Services Unit

Galveston Police Department

Animal Services Unit

The Animal Services Unit supervises animal control activities within the city. Animal Services Officers respond to all animal bite cases, animal welfare complaints, deceased animals, animals running at large, injured animals both wild and domestic. The Animal Services Unit also provide the following services:

  • Animal establishment inspections

  • Dog kennel inspections

  • Respond to animal control related calls

  • Enforcement for violations of City of Galveston Municipal Code relating to animals.

  • Much Much More...

The City of Galveston’s Animal Services Unit is under the direction of the Galveston Police Department.

After Hour Calls

Animal services officers can only be called out after hours or on weekends for the following reasons:

  • Animal bites

  • Dead animal in right of way (blocking traffic)

  • Police assistance

  • Vicious dog (not dogs running loose)

Jamaica Beach

The City of Galveston will pick up animals in Jamaica Beach if requested through the Jamaica Beach Police Department.

You can reach them by calling 409-737-1800.

A member of the general public can file charges on an individual for violation of City Code.

Animal Services Unit

Dispatch Phone: 409-765-3702

Hours
8 AM - 5 PM, Daily

Officers will respond to reports of injured animals after hours.

Lt. Joel Caldwell

Email Lt. Joel

Lindsey Krebs

Animal Services Unit Supervisor

Email Lindsey Phone: 409-739-3869


Coyote Sighting Resources

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The City of Galveston's Animal Services Unit and Geographic Information System division have teamed up to create a coyote sighting tool to provide animal services officers and residents more information about the island's coyote population.

This form allows residents to report when and where coyotes are spotted in their neighborhoods. The information is then sent to the Animal Services Unit and made available online as a resource for residents. This tool may help residents by raising awareness and encouraging them to keep their small pets protected.

The City of Galveston Codes Regarding Animals.

Animal guidelines are outlined by the City of Galveston municipal code. These codes are enforced by the city of Galveston Police Department’s Animal Services Unit.

Do you have questions related to Galveston laws governing animals? See these specific sections of the City Code Below available on Galveston’s MuniCode Site.