Pelican Bay Animal Control

[Dog-Gone Shocked]

I just called the police department to report a stray dog roaming around with blood on his coat and was told that we have no one to come and handle this. The police can come and destroy an animal that has hurt someone but not do animal control. The person who volunteered to take on the job of animal control backed out at the last minute. This is a situation that could very easily become dangerous. Can we not use part of the money saved by buying a used building for the PD/FD to hire someone full-time? Could we pay something to Azle to help us out? My fear is that this big dog could jump my picket fence and hurt my dog. Needless to say, I was shocked to hear that these animals can roam with who know what diseases or aggressive issues and we can't do anything about it. Our police department is awesome and need help as it is, so being dog-catcher tool is asking a lot of them. They need help but I'm not sure how we need to get them that help. Any ideas out there?

[sick of it]

I agree and have wondered so myself so many times, there was another post somewhere in this message board but I am not to sure of the name, but anyway I just sit and pray that a child does not get mauled wyle waiting for the city govt to fix this problem, so let's pray real hard have alot of faith and see what happens. all I can get is smoke

[Update]

The City has already tried all local agencies in the area including Azle. Azle is having problems handling their own animal control. Reno has no animal control. The County will not contract with a City for Animal Control Services. The City used to have Animal Control with North Texas Animal Control but they more than doubled their rates. Chief Towns had a animal control officer lined up who backed out at the last minute. Currently the City is advertising for the position and has received some application. Sending one or two people to Animal Control School is a possibility. Yes, It is a problem. No, There is not a quick and easy fix. We have had several offer to volunteer but nobody has followed through on their offer to assist. As of now, The City is looking for a Part time Animal Control Officer. Hopefully we will have someone on board in the near future. Thank you for your understanding and patience.

[Animal Control Officer]

http://tml.associationcareernetwork.com/JobSe...

Job title: Part-time Certified Animal Control Officer
Job location: Pelican Bay, TX 76020 United States
Job type: Part-Time
Compensation:$10.50-$14.00 Hourly
Job Category: Saftey-Other (Dispatcher, Animal Control, etc)

The City of Pelican Bay is now accepting applications for a part-time Animal Control Officer. Under the direction of the Police Chief, employee will patrol for stray, vicious, diseased, injured or dead animals; respond to citizen complaints regarding animals, and respond to emergency calls.

Responsible for animal welfare and proper confinement or disposition. Work with veterinarians, citizens, and doctors in quarantine of suspected diseased animals. Issue dog licenses. Issue citations on violations and testify in court. Maintain shelter by performing such duties as recovery of animals, cleaning, feeding and other duties that may be required. Observe areas of alleged violations and interview available witnesses to determine if laws are being violated. Will be subject to on-call emergency service (after hours).

This would be a perfect part-time position for an existing Animal Control Officer working for another city or jurisdiction. Hours would be approximately 15-25 depending on availability of candidate.Job Requirements Education, training, experience: We prefer a high school diploma or G.E.D. Must not have a criminal record. Must have current Texas Class C Driver license. Prior animal care or kennel experience and/or training preferred. Must have ability to drive a motor vehicle and work outside in all types of weather. Must be able to understand and follow written and oral orders. Must have the ability to interact with the public under normal and adverse conditions. Must be able to read a map and follow directions.

Basic certification from Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) as a Certified Animal Control Officer or the ability to obtain certifications within the first year of employment. Prefer Animal Euthanasia Training or ability to obtain certification within 120 days of employment.

[Dog-Gone Shocked]

It is good to know that the city is trying to find someone to help. Until then, thanks to the police who do the best they can! We all appreciate it.

[Interested]

When you say no criminal record, do you mean ever, or just within the laste few years. As O am interested however I have been in trouble before but it was over 20 years ago. Would this trouble bar me or someone else from this position?

[Jammie]

I am a dog owner of a "lab puppy" we dont need animal catchers out here as long as "larry reed" continues 2 shot the dogs! he shot my lab puppy 3 times yesterday, trying to kill him! my kids think hes larry the dog killer now & my 6 year old is scared of firefighters now, oh~ and he even has the chefs ok to shot what they call an agressive dog "a lab puppy" go pelican bay! i think there geting smarter everyday, we barily have police controle out here, and no animal controlle, i pray pelican bay gets better for our kids who wonder around while cops are giving the ok 2 open fire at dogs! il be having the bullet removed in the morning and saving the bullet to show just how lucky we are to live here where larry the dog killer is our animal controle & gets away with shoting puppys~ not pits~labs.

[anotheranimaltal e]

Boy this story of the dog being shot is like a bad dream that you can't wake up from, does the movie "groundhog day" sound familiar?

[binlaw]

i love that movie,don't you ?. ok well here's the deal . you dont give a darn because it's not your dog . but when one of your dog's fly's the coup.by no fault of your's ,and i mean that. we all know s..t happen's. you will be on this forum every day posting a comment about it. im not wishing anyone bad luck.but what i do wish for is 5 min" alone with my new pal larry so i can show him just what i think of him if ya know what i mean.and the way i see it,it's just a matter of time !

[bad pet owners]

y'all need to control your pets instead of letting them roam the neighborhood.
bad pet owners = dead pets

[binlaw]

are you saying if a dog get's out by mistake that it should be shot and killed by some heartless bastard who has no life and get's off on thinking he is a real tough guy ?.

[Pets]

binlaw wrote:

are you saying if a dog get's out by mistake that it should be shot and killed by some heartless bastard?.

no I am not saying roaming and dangerous animals should be shot by "heartless bastards", let the PD do it. Why should I suffer and my kids be at risk because someone else is to lazy or to stupid to look after their animals!!!!!!!!!!

[No pets allowed]

For years, Pelican Bay has been and still is the dumping ground for unwanted pets. There have been articles written in the azle news about this problem.
Being that the city has no single person to address the problem people feel that they can let their pets roam free to crap and destroy, attack or become aggressive towards someone property or person.
The city requires pet owners to register their pets but unless they have their collars on, no telling who they belong to.

By TX new laws, a dangerous dog is one who attacks, bites, acts aggressive to another animal or Human and police officers, pet owners, private citizens, etc have the right to defend their own pets and lives at any cost.(Short version of the NEW laws!!)
So anyone who may shot a dog only has to say the animal was aggresive towards them and they were fearful for their safety, dog shot, end of story!!

[Spencer kelley]

I just graduated from THE TEXAS ACADEMY OF ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICERS last week. Ive sent in my resume and am waiting for a response. I would love to help the city out! I was actually wondering where Pelican Bay places their stray animals? If there is no shelter then the problem isnt just they need an ACO it's much larger then. Does Pelican Bay have a human resources office?

[omg]

the bay realy has nothing they have a shanny of a cage area outside and the yard of it is a vehicle storage area and yes the problem is HUGE

[animal control]

Sorry Spencer, you have wasted your pen, paper and stamp. The city cannot afford to PAY anyone for animal control. From what has been reported, the mayor & a council member are "suppose" to be doing animal control, thus the reason dogs are running wild in the city. The mayor can't put his "drinks" down and the council member can't finish a sentence or a project.
And No to your questions of a human resources office.
There is a shelter which the city uses to "hold" animals for up to 5 days, then they are moved to another facility which either finds them homes or destroys them. The shelter has been inspected and passed as ONLY a holding facility.
To OMG, the vehicle storage area is NOT within or included with the shelter, go look for yourself!!
Spencer, good luck with finding a job but it won't be in Pelican Bay UNLESS you can work for FREE!!!

[omg]

"To OMG, the vehicle storage area is NOT within or included with the shelter, go look for yourself!!"
I did and would you like to see the photos and quit trying to make a comment on EVERYTHING someone says, the STORAGE lot is where the animals are and breath those nasty emmisions from the vehicles there I don't see how it was even approved for animals for FIVE days now I know the city is doing the best it can or should I say to the best of thier ability but it is still not right.
and you know what I mean (wink wink)
see I look and I pay very close attention
such a shame the bay is in the ruins it is in and no police,fire dept can fix what is wrong here so again we have to pray for a quick fix which we know will not happen but if miracles still happen we at least have hope not to much to go on but I have hope and I pray all does.
AND AGAIN the storage is within the area of the shelter have a look and tell us the feet inches or what ever from the storage lot and the shelter.
INQUIRING MINDS WANT TO KNOW.
hey why don't you and I have Tea and Cake one day I truly like your desire to help the bay

[animal control]

How many cars are left in the storage? Are they being driven anywhere for any animals to worry about emmision problems?? If you are so worried about the shelter, then do something about it?
Are there animals in the shelter now? Have any been held lately, by your observtions?
You got pictures, so why didn't you take a measuring tape and do that yourself? So you inquire and get back to us!
Am I not allowed to comment on things? You seem to enjoy. This is still a free country the last time I looked.
I will have to decline your offer for tea & cake, my job keps me very busy, but thanks for the offer (winkwink)
Let's see what you can do to make a difference in the city?

[SCK]

Apparently like some of you said the city doesnt want to fix the problem. I called and spoke with a lady today and she said they have no intentions of hiring anyone due to budget. What was the point of putting up an application online and saying you're hiring if you had no plans to? Totally ridiculous!! Im sorry for all of you who have to live in a city that doesnt care about the welfare of the children and the dogs. I guess they dont realize that by not having animal control peoples lives could be endanger!

[bad advertizing]

The ad for an animal control officer was placed last year without the city's approval and it has never been removed. Sorry it has not been removed but go ask Councilman Leach why it hasn't been removed, he put this it up!

It's not that the city doesn't care it's that the city has NO MONEY! the city can raise your taxes to cover the cost to hire someone, how about this idea? Would you agree to have your property taxes raised to support this position?

Or go ask your mayor, he and councilman Hunter are "suppose" to be doing animal control. Don't you think they are doing a GREAT job? ROFLMAO