Kilgore Animal Control

08/20/2024

**OWNER FOUND**

This sweet lady has GOT to be missing, but from where? Please call animal control at 903-988-4120.

08/16/2024

**UPDATE** These 2 pups have found their way home. Thanks Kilgore!!!

Where do we live? That is the question for the day. These 2 are loose on Green Hills and desperately want to get out of the heat and back home. If you are or know the owner, please call 903-988-4120. Thank y’all!

07/18/2024

This is a new guy that is roaming around. He has one gorgeous blue eye, but not wearing a collar. Anyone recognize this fellow? Please let us know. 903-988-4120.

07/13/2024

Thank you again, Memi D's Drive Thru, Brix loves his pup cups!

06/26/2024

THIS.

We've already had a rescue. Leaving your dog in a car, even for a few minutes, can lead to heatstroke. Dogs can't regulate their internal temperatures like humans. Temps rise quickly inside a car.
Please leave those fur babies at home.

06/19/2024

Ok Kilgore (and all east Texas communities), time for some “real talk”. Everyone who follows Kilgore pages, knows I’m a pretty upbeat person where animals and animal control are concerned. Having said that, I am human. There are days that make me swear under my breath (sometimes right out loud), cry (both from sadness and anger), and on occasion, just feel defeated.

The attached picture is the face of animal abandonment in the City of Kilgore alone. This is a MUCH larger problem than Kilgore, east Texas, and Texas as a whole, but these animals are from our own city. Also, I didn’t go any further back than THIS MONTH for these pictures, and this isn’t all of them. This. Is. Senseless. Period. For the life of me, I fail to comprehend how someone falls in love with an adorable animal, brings it home, and then somehow decides it is now someone else’s problem. They take it somewhere “down the road”, open their door, take the dog out, and then speed away as the poor dog chases the car thinking they were somehow forgotten. Yes, I have witnessed this and it brings me to tears. Red hot, infuriated, burning tears of anger and heartbreak. Just imagine, that pets last interaction with that owner, was to show them the loyalty of following them at top speed (however undeserved), as they speed off in their vehicle.

It is because of this, that I come to you today in full transparency. We cannot “rescue” our way out of this. The rescues and shelters remain at max capacity. Don’t believe me? Call around to any, or ALL of them, and let me know which tells you that they “have plenty of room”, just know I won’t be holding my breath. Throughout the animal control and rescue communities, we had a nice pipeline to shelters up north that were taking on animals from southern states, and adopting them out there. This pipeline is drying up quickly, and the problem will get exponentially worse when this happens.

So, why do they have the room up north? It is simple, they have more stringent laws than we do, period. SO IN FULL DISCLOSURE, I will be speaking with our City Council about much needed ordinances to help our community combat this problem. To wit, I will be asking for spay/neuter/intact animal registration ordinances, along with microchipping (in lieu of pet licensing), as I want our missing or escaped pets to have a sure route home. Also, if a microchipped pet is dumped, then I have the means to track that crime down, also. Ask anyone who knows me in an animal control capacity, I have brought MANY animals back home as they were outfitted with a microchip that aided me in contacting the owner.

If you want to help, please keep your eyes peeled for suspicious vehicles. If you see an animal dumped and you can let me know the color and make of vehicle, license plate number, description of individuals involved and/or what you witnessed, and I will be tickled to follow up and file appropriate charges! Yes, all leads and reports are confidential.

While this is a “community problem”, it’s being fed by a vast minority of our population. However, as such, the only way we are going to combat this, is as a community. I will update this post as we get closer to action being taken. Thank you ALL for your time. If you have further ideas, please feel free to leave a comment, or message me directly, either here or on the animal control line at 903-988-4120.

06/18/2024

**UPDATED** Owners have been located and these 2 are headed home. Thanks Kilgore!

Who is missing a German shepherd and Belgian malinois? They are running loose in the Chandler neighborhood.

06/14/2024

This beautiful and sweet girl needs a hero. She is a 1 year old, American bulldog. She is very sweet, loving and silly as she’s still a big (80 #) puppy. She is currently with my good friends at Longview Animal Care and Adoption Center, under the name “Dottie”. Terrible picture, but it’s what I have for now.

06/10/2024

This beautiful Aussie was found around the Twin Oaks store. Does anyone recognize this pup? Please call 903-988-4120. Thanks y’all!

06/07/2024

Beautiful French bulldog found in the Chandler neighborhood area. Must be able to identify and provide proof of ownership. 903-988-4120

05/24/2024

Ok Kilgore, and east Texas, please feel free to share this plea and story.

Around 3-4 weeks ago, I was made aware of a dog hanging out in the vicinity of the city pool/park/library, which was likely dumped. When I first found her, she was very skittish and nervous of people (after that I would be too!) but never showed any aggression or defensive behaviors. Since then I have made slow progressions to gain her trust and now have it, as you can see in the pictures. She is a VERY friendly dog and just wants to be close to someone. She is a female, brown Merle catahoula leopard dog mix, or so it would appear, and about a year to year and a half old.

I am trying to find her a loving home, rather than having to take this loving soul to the shelter. If you are interested, you are more than welcome to message me here (I will be off for the long weekend, but WILL periodically check messenger) or call animal control directly at 903-988-4120. Thank y’all for any support, likes and shares for wonderful pup!

05/16/2024

Thank you, Kilgore Police Department, for all that you do to keep our community safe! 🙏🏼

05/16/2024

ATTN: EAST TEXAS ANIMAL LOVERS…

Recently, it was brought to my attention that there was a group soliciting people to “help the animals” at the Kilgore, TX Wal-Mart. I went by today (05/15/24) and discovered a table, at the grocery entrance, advertising for the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS). THIS ORGANIZATION IS NOT AFFILIATED WITH ANY LOCAL GROUPS. I know the name sounds familiar, and there are many organizations that utilize the term “humane society”. This is nothing more than clever marketing by a corporation based out of Washington, D.C.

The representatives will tell you that “for less than $1 dollar a day, you can make a difference in the lives of pets”. Their aim is for you to sign up to donate $20, $40, $100+ a month, or whatever your conscience will allow. Let’s face it, between Amazon Prime, Netflix, Hulu, etc., how easy is it for these donations to continue without us even realizing it? THAT’S what they’re banking on. At a low, low $20 a month, you will have donated $1,200 in 5 years, and guess how much of that money east Texas pets see? If you guessed $0, I owe you a cookie, because you would be correct.

If you want to make a donation that absolutely WILL make a difference in local pets, please get in touch with Kilgore Animal Control at 903-988-4120, and I can get you a list of local organizations that are all 501(c)(3), tax exempt, and make a real impact in OUR communities. I don’t want to remain on this soap box, as it absolutely frazzles me, too. But I will part in saying that it is NOT only the HSUS. The ASPCA, PETA and Best Friends Animal Society are all national groups that have mega advertising budgets, to raise millions of dollars, that almost NEVER impact our local communities. The local groups are using the funds to sponsor free spay/neuter clinics, free microchipping, free wellness clinic for local pets, trap, neuter and release initiatives, vetting sick/injured animals, etc.

Please, do not support these organizations and look into how you can make a difference with local shelters and rescue organizations. Thank you ALL for your time, and support of local animal welfare.

Signed, the frustrated animal control dude.

05/01/2024

Ok Kilgore, time for a little ugly truth and a plea. If anyone knows this dog, or whom she belongs to, for her sake, I would like to speak with you. Please, read on.

This SUPER sweet dog showed up in a residential back yard, this afternoon, near S. Henderson & Camp. I put out a post trying to find her owner to no avail. Now for the ugly truth. This poor dog had a LARGE hole in her back right leg due to a really nasty break. In the x-ray you can see the breaks, as well as the massive tissue damage, without the gore. If you notice her nails are all extremely long, and as pointy as a needle, meaning she didn’t get herself there. The wound is between 3-5 days old and she was swarmed with flies because of it. Through all of that, she never winced, growled, snapped or complained about being picked up, or being handled by shelter staff. This dog did not deserve this, not in the least. She is also still lactating, so she has a litter of young puppies, somewhere.

My plea…. If you know who would allow a dog to get to this point and turn their back, please let me know. Our pets are a product of our decisions and we owe them so much more than this! IF ANYONE KNOWS THIS DOG AND/OR OWNER, PLEASE CONTACT KILGORE ANIMAL CONTROL AT 903-988-4120. All information will be treated as confidential.

To the owner, if you happen to be paying attention. If you contact me to work this out, I will listen and work with you. I beg you, please come forward. If I have to track you down, I will pursue any and all relevant charges.

Believe me, these are the days that make this job difficult. But also rewarding. She knew kindness from me and the staff at Longview Animal Care and Adoption Center, whom I hold very dearly.

Thank you Kilgore.

04/30/2024

URGENT: This young lady needs to find her way home, ASAP! She appears to have had puppies recently. Please call 903-988-4120.

04/24/2024

**UPDATED** This sweet gal is now back home with her happy dad! 😊

OMG, is this bo**er ever a love bug!!! And gorgeous, too. I suspect he was taking a nap in someone’s engine compartment and fell out on N. Kilgore St. in front of The Burrito Shop. If you recognize this exquisite cat, please call 903-988-4120. Thank you!

04/24/2024

VERY happy, and friendly dog found on County Line Rd. He has a cleft palate on the right side. I can’t believe this isn’t a missed pet. Please call 903-988-4120.

04/20/2024

Anyone recognize this dog? He is on Williams St., between N. Longview and Hwy. 31. Has on a collar and a flea collar. Please message animal control at 903-988-4120. Thank you!

04/10/2024

These 2 babies need to get home, they’re timid and not happy about the weather. Near Stone Rd. and Pentecost. Anyone know to whom they belong? Please call 903-988-4120.

04/09/2024

During, and in the wake of, these storms, please remember that wildlife can also be displaced. From furry woodland critters to feathered and scaled friends. Here are a few tips to keep in mind.

1. You CANNOT remain in possession of native wildlife, unless you are a state permitted Rehabilitator. Doing so can end in fines of up to $10,000.00, NOT worth it.

2. If you see an adult wandering about, keep an eye on it, it may just need a little time to rest and get its bearings.

3. If you find juvenile wildlife and believe they may need help, start by placing it (them) in a box with a lid or secure pet carrier, in a quiet area. Do NOT offer food and/or water. Our wildlife maintains very specific diets and your offer of food help often does more harm then good.

4. Call animal control or a permitted rehabber to get the animal the help they need. We aren’t here for dogs and cats only. 😊

04/01/2024

Not only are they not for dogs, but as of Jan. 18, 2022, it is illegal. The Texas Safe Outdoor Dogs Act (now a law) provides a number of measures that must be met in order to safely and legally have your dog restrained to an outdoor tie out. Let’s review!

There are other provisions, aside from the tie out medium used, that provide for the health and safety of dogs. The law also defines the length of cable used, which must be either a minimum of 10’, or 5x the length of the dog (whichever is greater). So if you have a dog that measures 3’ from nose to base of the tail, the cable must be at least 15’ long.

They must have adequate shelter which protects from any inclement weather, and is adequately fitted for the dog. Further, they must be in a shaded area that allows the dog to avoid standing water and their own waste.

The cable must be attached to an appropriately fitted collar or harness, and cannot be of the choke chain, or pinch collar type.

If you see a dog tied out that is in violation of this law, please report it to Animal Control and we will investigate. We are all about the safety of Kilgore pets, and wish to help foster a stronger human/animal bond, so we will work with everyone to make sure our pets are in compliance. If you have questions, or would like for us to take a look at your set up for compliance, please call Animal Control at 903-988-4120.

03/30/2024

Anyone know this pooch?

03/23/2024

Anyone recognize this cutie pie of a pup? Found off of Tierra Del Sol in Kilgore. Please contact animal control at 903-988-4120 if if you know to whom it may belong. Thanks Kilgore! 😊

03/12/2024

Having this conversation is a great start!

A group of residents came before the Rusk County commissioners today to voice their opinions about the animal dumping problem along county roads.

03/06/2024

**OWNER HAS BEEN LOCATED**

Adorable, medium length coat red dachshund found on Robert’s St., please help me get home. 903-988-4120. Must show proof of ownership.

03/05/2024

In the area of N. Griffin & W. Main. Is this someone’s escaped FFA or 4-H project? Definitely a well fed fella at a minimum of 350 #. Ear tagged on the right ear.

02/26/2024

This sweet pup was picked up, yesterday, trying to get into Brookshire’s. Poor fella was hungry, I can’t blame him! Collar with no tags and no microchip. Does anyone recognize this friendly pup? He’s only 5-6 months old, and strongly favors a Shar-Pei mix. Please call 903-988-4120. Thank you, Kilgore!