City of Gainesville Animal Control (Gainesville Police)

Hours: Animal Control Officers work Mon-Fri 7 am-3 pm; non-emergency calls are held until the next work day

What it is

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Where

City of Gainesville

Status

Open

Checked

on the official website, November 5, 2026

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Gainesville Police Department division that enforces the city animal ordinance. Impounded animals go to Noah's Ark Animal Shelter. Emergencies outside officer hours are handled by on-duty police officers.

Checked on the official website · November 5, 2026 What this means
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Good to know

• How to get started: Call (940) 668-7777.

Emergency? Call your veterinarian or the nearest 24-hour emergency hospital now, and tell them if cost is a barrier. Emergency signs and poison hotlines

Before you go

Call or check their page for current prices, appointment availability, any income or residency rules, and which animals they see. Ask what to bring.

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• City of Gainesville Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) Program · Gainesville

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Sources

City of Gainesville Animal Control (Gainesville Police) official page, checked November 5, 2026. Details have not yet been confirmed by the organization. Programs change; contact them for current information.