Humane Society
1106 Markowsky
Harlingen, Texas  78550
(956) 425-7297
Open Monday - Friday 12:00 noon - 5:00 P.M.
Saturday & Sunday  - 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Animal Control Department
(956) 216-5220
Monday thru Friday from 8:00 am - 5:00 pm and Saturday and Sunday from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm
Customers can contact the Animal Control Department on Saturday and Sunday between the hours of
8:00 am to 12:00 pm by calling the Police Dispatch Center at (956) 427-8787
 

Promote responsible pet ownership through education and
enforcement of the City’s Animal Control Ordinances.

Primary responsibilities:

Bite incident investigations take priority over all other responsibilities. Officers investigate and impound animal(s) involved in a bite incidents at the City Animal Shelter located at 1106 Markowsky Street in Harlingen where they are monitored for signs of rabies as per State requirements.

Animal Control Officers are also responsible for patrolling all city streets on a daily basis in an effort to address animals running at large and remove dead animal carcasses.

Once a year the city offers low-cost rabies clinics to citizens at a number of convenient locations throughout the City. These clinics are historically held during the months of March and/or April of each year. We encourage all citizens to take advantage of these low cost clinics. Remember keeping your pet vaccinated is also the LAW.

If you or anyone you know is interested in adopting a dog or cat please feel free to contact the Harlingen Human Society at (956) 425-7297 or visit the Animal Shelter at 1106 Markowsky Street Harlingen, Texas  78550.  There is a simple application form that must be completed to determine if all adoption requirements are  met.  The entire process takes approximately 30 minutes and may be done while you wait.  Upon approval and payment of the adoption fees you could be on you way home with an addition to the family.  So visit our Shelter and adopt a pet today!  You'll be glad you did.

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