City of Katy Animal Control: What Residents Need to Know About Services, Pet Licensing, and Appointments
For pet owners and residents across Katy, understanding how to interact with City of Katy Animal Control services is key to staying compliant with city ordinances—and ensuring the safety and well-being of animals and the community alike.
The City of Katy Animal Control Department is responsible for enforcing both city and state animal laws, managing local animal-related concerns, and providing important resources for residents, including pet licensing, animal rescue coordination, and trap retrieval services.
Visiting or Adopting Shelter Animals in City of Katy
Residents who wish to visit animals in the shelter must do so by appointment only. While the shelter does not accept walk-ins or pet surrenders, individuals interested in adopting or fostering pets are encouraged to connect with one of the city's approved nonprofit rescue groups, listed on the City of Katy website.
The shelter is open Monday through Friday, with hours that may vary, as staff are frequently in the field responding to service calls or caring for shelter animals. To make an appointment or ask questions, residents can call 281-391-4740 or email animalcontrol@katypd.com. Be sure to leave a message if staff are unavailable—they will attempt to return all calls.
Note: The shelter does not accept direct pet surrenders. Instead, arrangements must be made for Animal Control Officers to retrieve pets from a Katy residence.
How to License Your Pet in the City of Katy
Per the Katy Code of Ordinances, all cats and dogs must be licensed with the city. This serves two vital purposes:
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Ensures your pet can be returned to you quickly if they ever go missing.
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Provides proof of rabies vaccination, as required by the State of Texas.
Pet registration in Katy is simple and contact-free:
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Place $2.00 per pet and a valid rabies vaccination certificate (from your veterinarian) under your doormat.
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Call 281-391-4740 (leave a message) or email animalcontrol@katypd.com to notify staff that the documents are ready for pickup.
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If contacted before 9:00 AM, Monday through Friday, your pet may be licensed the same day.
Once processed, Animal Control will leave the following at your door:
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Original vaccination certificate
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Receipt of payment
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Your pet’s license and tag
No appointment is needed, and you do not need to be home. Pet licenses must be renewed annually.
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Animal Trapping Services in Katy
The City of Katy does not lease or lend animal traps, but Animal Control will remove live animals from personal traps owned by residents. Here’s what you need to know:
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It’s the resident’s responsibility to check traps early.
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Call Animal Control before noon for same-day pickup.
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Animals will not be picked up after hours, on weekends, or on holidays.
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Only live animals will be removed—not deceased wildlife.
This service helps ensure humane treatment of animals while supporting public safety.
Contact Information
For all animal-related services in Katy—including pet licensing, shelter appointments, and animal removal—residents can reach Katy Animal Control by:
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Phone: 281-391-4740 (leave a message if there is no answer)
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Email: animalcontrol@katypd.com
Katy Animal Control remains committed to creating a safe and compassionate community for both residents and animals. Whether you're a pet owner or simply care about your neighborhood, staying informed about these local services is an important part of responsible community living.
Tiffany Krenek has been on the My Neighborhood News team since August 2021. She is passionate about curating and sharing content that enriches the lives of our readers in a personal, meaningful way. A loving mother and wife, Tiffany and her family live in the West Houston/Cypress region.
