Humane Department (281) 388-4331 Alvin Animal Shelter Hours: Monday:  7:00am - 3:00am Tuesday - Friday:  7:00am - 6:00am Saturday:  10:00am - 6:00am Sunday: CLOSED   Tonya Douglas Roel Lopez Heidi Hunting

The City of Alvin Humane Department is one of the myriad programs that comes under the direction of the Alvin Police Department. The Alvin Animal Control Shelter facility is located at 550 W. SH 6 in Alvin. The Shelter has been a part of our organization since 1992. The facility is currently staffed with two full time and two part time humane officers.  

The Animal Control staff performs a variety of duties and their assignments involve many responsibilities. They maintain the Shelter for cleanliness, control of diseases, and the safe housing of animals. In addition to the operation of the Shelter, the humane officers patrol the City, retrieving animals that have been killed and injured by vehicles, animals running at large, and the capture and removal of feral (wild) animals. The humane officers also respond to and investigate complaints related to animal issues, including cruelty to animals, animal bites, and they also enforce city ordinances addressing the care and regulation of the pet population. 

Each member of our Animal Control staff has received a minimum certification for Basic Animal Control Officer licensing and they regularly attend training and workshops hosted by the Texas Department of Health.  This training allows for them to enhance their knowledge and abilities to perform their job duties.   

The City of Alvin Humane Department works diligently to reunite pets and owners. Pet rescue and adoption is a high priority with all of our staff and adoptions have increased gradually each year, partly due to the cooperation from local media sources and use of the internet with Pets Ware and rescue organizations. 

The City of Alvin Humane Department has a volunteer program that serves to assist our staff with the every day operation of the Shelter. We have many volunteers that benefit the Shelter’s functions and provide support and comfort for the animals housed at the shelter. They have additionally set up fundraising programs to acquire newer equipment, bedding, food, and essential supplies that the Shelter is in constant need of.  The volunteers have also been essential in raising funds for a new and improved Shelter facility.

If you are in need of a permit for licensing of a commercial animal business within the City of Alvin, Texas, please click on one of the following links to download the application: Microsoft Word Format  or  Adobe PDF Format

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