Abe J. Tuggle Animal Shelter and Adoption Center
                                       600 Tower
                                Garland, TX  75040
                    Phone Number 972-205-3570  option #2
 
Garland Animal Services handles the registration of all animals living in Garland.  City ordinance requires that all animals three months of age and older be registered annually with the Garland Animal Services. Proof of current rabies vaccination is required.  The fee is $5.00 per year for sterilized animals (and animals under six months of age), $15 per year for unsterilized animals.

To obtain a registration tag, go to the Abe J. Tuggle Animal Shelter and Adoption Center at 600 Tower Street, or mail the animal’s current rabies certificate from a veterinarian, a check or money order for the proper fee, and a self-addressed stamped envelope to Garland Animal Services,   P.O. Box 469002, Garland, TX 75046-9002.   

We will be closed on the following holidays:  
Martin Luther King, Jr. - Monday, January 16, 2012
Memorial Day - Monday, May 28, 2012
Independence Day - Wednesday, July 4, 2012
Labor Day - Monday, September 3, 2012
Thanksgiving Days - Thursday & Friday, November 22 & 23, 2012     
Christmas Days - Monday & Tuesday, December 24 & 25, 2012
New Years 2013- Tuesday, January 1, 2013     

Abe J. Tuggle Animal Shelter and Adoption Center hours: 
 
SHELTER STAFF HOURS: 
Monday through Friday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Saturday 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
 
Shelter Staff (972)205-3570, Press 2 then 4
·  Questions about lost or found animals
·  Questions on impoundment or quarantine
·  Questions about live animal traps
·  Questions about surgery or appointment times 
 
 
DISPATCH HOURS: 
Monday through Friday 7 a.m.- 9 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday 7:30 a.m.- 9 p.m.
 
 Dispatch Office (972)205-3570 Press 2 then 1 
Please call the dispatch office to report an animal running at large, barking dog, dead animal, animal bites or cruelty.
 
Animal Service Officers are available for emergencies ONLY between 9 p.m and 7 a.m.
 
Examples of after hour emergencies include:
·  All situations relating to animal bites.
·  Loose livestock calls.
·  Calls regarding animals exhibiting symptoms of rabies.
·  Sick or injured animals.
·  Calls concerning animals "dead in the roadway" shall only  be handled after hours only if they constitute a traffic hazard.
·  Calls reporting exotic and potentially dangerous animals running at large.
·  Calls involving wild or dangerous animals that present an imminent threat to public health or safety.

Voicemail for Officers: 
(972)205-3570, Press 2 then 5
1)   Spraberry #121
2)   Araiza #130
3)   Christian#138
4)   Villalpando #132
5)   Vargas #127
6)   Espinoza #128
7)   Zavala #124
8)   Miller #135
9)   Norris #129
*)   Hernandez #126
0)   Craft #137  

Lead Officer Martinez #122: 972-205-3759
Lead Officer Suarez #136: 972-205-3549

City Charter and Code Of Ordinances>>
 
Citizens with questions or concerns about Shelter operations can contact:
Jason Chessher, Deputy Director of Health, by email at JChesshe@ci.garland.tx.us or by telephone at 972-205-3534.
 
Diana Oats, Animal Services Manager, by email at DOats@ci.garland.tx.us or by telephone at 972-205-3545.