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City of Lufkin Animal Control only works
inside the city limits of Lufkin. Angelina County Sheriff’s
Office, Diboll, Hudson, and Huntington have their own Animal
Control Officers and each have their own ordinances and
state laws to enforce. They bring animals they pick up to
our shelter. You can bring strays to the shelter at no
charge if you are a resident of Angelina County.
The City of Lufkin’s new Kurth Memorial
Animal Shelter is located at 1901 Hill Street. Hill Street
runs between Raquet and Frank Streets. The shelter is behind
the Texas Foundry and close to Morris-Frank Park
The front entrance to the shelter is for
adoptions and reclaiming pets. The hours for this entrance
are from 9:00 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Monday through Friday and
Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The side entrance is
for animal receiving only and the hours for this office is
7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, Saturday, 7:00
a.m. to 2:00 p.m., and Sunday 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (Both
lobbies are closed during city recognized holidays)
The Humane Society of Angelina County has
a low cost spay and neuter assistance program for qualified
applicants. They can be reached at 639-1880.
No, Animal Services does not have a
veterinarian on staff. The Ellen Trout Zoo vet comes to the
shelter once weekly to do surgeries on adopted animals. For
medical and/or health questions concerning your pet consult
a local veterinarian.
Yes, we do adopt animals. Adoption fees
are $60 for all ages cats and dogs. Adoption fee includes
first shots (excluding rabies), first worming and spaying or
neutering. (Spaying and neutering is mandatory by state
law.) You can view some of our adoptable animals on our web
site.
No the City of Lufkin Animal Services is
located at the Kurth Memorial Animal Shelter, 1901 Hill
Street, and the Humane Society is located at 1102 North John
Redditt. City of Lufkin Animal Services and the Humane
Society of Angelina County are two different organizations.
No there is not a leash law on cats at
this time. Cats are required to be collared and wear a
current rabies tag inside the city limits of Lufkin.
Ordinances do provide enforcement of cats that offensive or
a health hazard by reason of noise, odor, sanitary
conditions, and/or if they are creating a nuisance]
Is there a leash law in the
unincorporated areas of Angelina County.?
No there is not a leash law in the
unincorporated areas of Angelina County. However, dogs and
cats are still required by state law to be vaccinated
against rabies annually by a licensed veterinarian.
Angelina county does have a dangerous dog ordinance that
protects both people and small domestic animals.]
How long do we hold animals?
The length of time for holding animals
varies. Lufkin city ordinance requires that dogs and/or cats
that are wearing a current rabies tag to be held for 5 days,
dogs and cats not wearing a collar and tag are to be held
for 3 days.
Dogs and/or cats brought in by one of the
six contracting cities (Groveton, Hemphill, Huntington,
Hudson, Diboll, and Wells) are held 3 days. If an animal is
injured and suffering or has a contagious disease, the
animal can be euthanized upon arrival at the animal shelter.
Can injured or orphaned wildlife be Turned into the shelter?
Yes. Many babies are turned into the
shelter each year that probably were not orphaned. Many
times, if you leave the baby where you find it and watch
from a distance, the mother will come get it. Baby squirrel
often fall from trees but the moms are usually nearby and
come to their rescue. Baby deer stay alone much of the day
while the mother grazes, but she is always nearby. Many baby
deer are taken from their mothers each year, needlessly. A
baby’s best chance at survival is when you leave it with the
mom. Also remember that some animal diseases are
transmittable from animals to humans and domestic animals.
Its illegal to possess wildlife without the required state
and federal permits. If you do pick up an injured or
orphaned animal, it must be turned over to a licensed
wildlife rehabilitator.
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