Livestock Impoundment

Occasionally, the Animal Control receives calls on loose or endangered livestock. If an owner cannot be contacted, the officer impounds the livestock through the city’s designee, Mr. Clarence Holder. Mr. Holder will come pick up the estray livestock and transport them to his holding facility in Riesel, Texas where they remain until their final disposition.

Reclaiming Livestock

In the event that Animal Control impounded any of your livestock, the following steps must be made before the animals can be reclaimed.

  1. Contact Waco Animal Care at (254) 750-1765.
  2. Pay all fees and fines to the Waco Animal Shelter located at 2032 Circle Road.
  3. Sign an affidavit of ownership that is stamped by a notary public.
  4. Show receipt and copy of affidavit to Clarence Holder, who will then release your livestock.

Signing an affidavit of ownership does allow the Animal Control Officer in charge of your case to issue citations if they see fit.

Request for Variance to Chapter 5 - Animals of the Waco Code of Ordinances

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