Animal Care

In 2023 the city re-established its Animal Care department to enforce ordinances such as restraint laws, rabies vaccinations and city registrations. We are only able to operate within the City Limits of Bandera. Outside City Limits is handled by Bandera County Animal Control. 

               Why register your pets?

Returning Lost Pets

Pets with visible identification and licensing tags are likely to be returned home faster than pets without the proper tags.

Healthy Pets

A current rabies vaccination keeps your pet safe from deadly disease.

Community Support

By registering your pet with the City of Bandera, we can keep deadly diseases from spreading in our animal populations.

How to License Your Pet

Per ordinance § 2.03.031 dogs over the age of 16 weeks must be registered with the city annually. Proof of rabies vaccination must be submitted with the application.

Apply for License in Person or By Mail

Download a Dog Registration Form online or pickup one up in person from City Hall at 511 Main St.

Bring completed applications, rabies documentation and payment to the address above. Completed applications will be processed and registration tag(s) issued.

How much is the fee?

• Neutered / Spayed - $15.00
• Intact dogs - $25.00

How do I report found, loose or stray animals?

If you see a dog running at large call 830-796-3771 and ask that the city's animal control officer or deputy be dispatched to the location. 

How can I find out if my pet is in the City Shelter?

When the City takes possession of an at large cat or dog we use every contact method available to us.  We will post pictures of the animal on the Marshal’s & City’s Facebook pages. If your pet is registered with the City we will call the phone number you provided on the registration form. You can call the office at 830-460-7172 or 830-796-3765.

Impoundment and Service Call Fees

• 1st Impoundment - $40.00 per animal, per day (waived if animal is picked up by 5:00 pm on the first day - service call fee still applies)
• 2nd Impoundment - $60.00 per animal, per day
• 3rd Impoundment - $80.00 per animal, per day
• Overnight fee - $25.00 per animal, per night (begins at 5:01 pm)
• Animal Service Call - $25.00
• Animal Service Call - $50.00 (after hours, weekends and holidays)

How do I get my pet back?

• Pay the service call and impoundment fees at City Hall
• Confirm your pet is registered with the City
  • If not, we will do so at that time so bring your rabies vax document
• Don’t forget to bring a leash or pet carrier