FAQs • Luling, TX • CivicEngage

Why do I need to vaccinate my pets?: State of Texas requires that all pets be vaccinated for rabies.Vaccinations should be done after the dog/cat is three months and before it becomes 4 months old, with a booster shot given 12 months from the date of the first rabies vaccination. Re-vaccination thereafter is on an annual basis in accordance with city ordinance.A rabies vaccination certificate will be provided that identifies each pet that they are current on their vaccinations. Distemper, parvo and other disease vaccinations are given initially to puppies and kittens between 4 and 6 weeks of age. Your veterinarian will give you a proper vaccination schedule to follow for adequate protection for your pet. Distemper and parvo are almost always fatal and highly contagious. For the health and well being of your new family member, we highly encourage keeping current with their vaccinations.

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Animal Control

1. Does my animal require city licensing, and where can I purchase a city license?: Any person owning, keeping, harboring or having custody of any dog or cat over three months of age within this city must obtain a license. A license can be purchased at the Luling Police Department. They are located at 1800 E. Pierce St., Luling, Tx 78648 and their phone number is 830-875-5407.

2. Why do I need to vaccinate my pets?: State of Texas requires that all pets be vaccinated for rabies.Vaccinations should be done after the dog/cat is three months and before it becomes 4 months old, with a booster shot given 12 months from the date of the first rabies vaccination. Re-vaccination thereafter is on an annual basis in accordance with city ordinance.A rabies vaccination certificate will be provided that identifies each pet that they are current on their vaccinations. Distemper, parvo and other disease vaccinations are given initially to puppies and kittens between 4 and 6 weeks of age. Your veterinarian will give you a proper vaccination schedule to follow for adequate protection for your pet. Distemper and parvo are almost always fatal and highly contagious. For the health and well being of your new family member, we highly encourage keeping current with their vaccinations.

3. Why do I need a heartworm preventative?: Heartworms are spread by mosquitoes and develop in a dog’s heart, eventually killing the pet.
Heartworms are very prevalent in the Southern states.A monthly preventative and annual heartworm test will keep your pet healthy from this devastating parasite.A monthly flea preventative can help keep your pet and home free of disease bearing fleas. Fleas can carry diseases and parasite eggs. One such parasite which affects dogs and cats is the tapeworm.

4. Who do I contact in order to have a dead animal removed from the street?: An individual can contact animal control dispatch through the Luling Police Department at 830-875-2411.

5. My neighbor has a large number of dogs in the rear yard which bark all night long. How can I get relief from the dog barking?: An individual can contact animal control dispatch through the Luling Police Department at 830-875-2411.

6. There are a number of stray cats roaming in our neighborhood, how can I have them removed?: An individual can contact animal control dispatch through the Luling Police Department at 830-875-2411.

7. There is a large stray dog roaming our neighborhood, how can I have it removed?: An individual can contact animal control dispatch through the Luling Police Department at 830-875-2411.