The Mission of the Animal Services Division is to protect the health and safety of Abilene citizens, visitors, and their pets.

The Mission of the Animal Services Division is to protect the health and safety of Abilene citizens and visitors, their pets, and property through licensing, field enforcement, and education programming to promote responsible pet ownership.

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The Mission of the Animal Services Division is to protect the health and safety of Abilene citizens and visitors, their pets, and property through licensing, field enforcement, and education programming to promote responsible pet ownership.



Animal Services has three sections:

Field Services – Enforces state laws and local ordinances within the city limits of Abilene, protects public health from rabies, and educates the public on responsible pet issues.

Animal Shelter Center – The shelter provides care of stray, unwanted animals, and animals involved in cruelty and dangerous dog cases.

Adoption Center – The adoption center places animals in loving homes through animal placement groups and adoptions.