Frequently Asked Questions
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Animal Services
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(1): If the wildlife appears to be sick or is occupying your living quarters, contact Animal Services at (972) 216-6283 or fill out an online report at: This link (please click here). (2): If the wildlife appears to be heathy and is not in your living quarters, Animal Services does not pick up the animal.Animal Services
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Nuisance barking complaints can be reported to Animal Services at (972) 216-6283 or online at: This link (Please click here). *Animal Services recommends calling with the address of the location with the barking animal(s). *Calls received after normal operating hours will be responded to the following business day.Animal Services
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Stray animals may be reported to Animal Services at (972) 216-6283 or online at http://www.cityofmesquite.com/FormCenter/Animal-Control-3/Report-an-Incident-43. *Animal Services recommends reporting the location where the dog was spotted.Animal Services
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If you are witnessing an active animal bite/attack, contact 911 immediately.Animal Services
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Animal Services recommends the following steps when looking for a lost pet: 1. Come to the City’s Shelter to check in person. 2. View the Community Lost and Found postings at:This link. 3. View the City Shelter’s postings at: This link. *The City Shelter’s website is updated as soon as animals are transferred in and out of the facility. * Refresh your webpage to view the most current postings.Animal Services
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Animal Services has two options for taking care of a deceased pet: 1. Owners can bring the pet directly to the Animal Shelter 2. Owners can request a pet pick-up at (972) 216-6283 or online at: This link. Animal Services requests that deceased pets be placed in a box or wrapped in a trash bag and placed on the curb for pick-up.Animal Services
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(1): If witnessing an active act of cruelty, contact 911 immediately. (2): If concerned about possible cruelty, contact Animal Services at (972) 216-6283 or report online at: This link.Animal Services
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The following items are considered emergencies and residents should call 911 immediately: Animal bite/attack in progress Dog fighting Current/active animal cruelty Violent/vicious stray animalsAnimal Services