Animal Control
Report a loose, lost or dangerous animal, and rabies vaccination rules.
Report an animal problem
Call City Hall at 806.652.2355, ext. 3 during business hours to report a loose, lost or dangerous animal. Animal Control / Code Enforcement Officer: Andrea Sandoval.
After hours, or if an animal is attacking or threatening someone, call the Floyd County Sheriff’s Office at (806) 983-4901, or 911 in an emergency.
Lost or missing pet
To report a missing pet, or to find out whether your pet has been picked up, call City Hall at 806.652.2355, ext. 3 (Animal Control).
Reclaiming your pet
Pets can be reclaimed from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Call City Hall at 806.652.2355, ext. 3 first. Pound fees apply (see below).
Pound fees
- Catch fee: $25
- Room and board: $10 per day, up to 3 days
Fees are from the city’s Permit Fee Schedule (approved by City Council 9/30/2024).
Pet registration
The City does not currently require animal registration.
Rabies vaccination
State law requires dogs and cats to be vaccinated against rabies by 16 weeks of age (Texas Health and Safety Code §826.021). The City of Lockney Code of Ordinances says:
“It shall be the duty of the owner or keeper of each and every dog and cat kept in the city to have such dog or cat vaccinated against rabies by a practicing veterinarian as set forth in V.T.C.A., Health and Safety Code, section 826.021.”
City rules
Animal rules are in the City of Lockney Code of Ordinances.