Animals that cause “frequent or long-continued noise” disturbing to “the comfort and repose of any person of ordinary sensibilities in the immediate vicinity” may earn their owners a fine of up to $500.
Animal Care and Control cannot impound properly confined animals, but there is a process for dealing with noise complaints.
Call 817-392-1234 and provide the following information:
You will be advised to maintain a complaint log for 7 to 10 days beginning with the date that the complaint is filed. The information in the log must contain the date, times and duration of the noise nuisance.
Once you file a complaint, the Fort Worth Animal Care and Control Division will send a notice to animal owner (generally within 24 hours) or arrangements are made for an officer to stop by if there are other complaints Owners are given 10 days from the date of the complaint to correct the problem/comply with the ordinance.
Come to the main shelter, 4900 Martin Street, and provide the following information:
Fill out the Animal Issue Report Form and provide the following information:
You will be advised to maintain a complaint log for 7 to 10 days beginning with the date that the complaint is filed. The information in the log must contain the date, times and duration of the noise nuisance. Report an Animal Issue
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Phone: 817-392-1234
Chuck Silcox Animal Care & Adoption Center 4900 Martin St. Fort Worth, TX 76119
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