Sunday, May 1, 2011 | 72.0°F | Partly Cloudy
Animal Shelter / Utilities
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131 Plant Road
Houma, LA 70363
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Phone:
(985) 873-6709
Fax: (985) 580-8150
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Terrebonne Parish Animal Control program protects public safety by enforcing city regulations concerning animals. Animal Control Officers provide a variety of services including catching stray, lost, or dangerous animals. The Animal Shelter also houses unwanted pets, has an adoption program, and assists the public in animal related problems.
Three Animal Control Officers conduct routine patrols throughout the day. At other times, an officer is on call through the local law enforcement offices to assist injured animals, or handle emergency situations. |
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Adopt-A-Pet Click
here to view some of the animals up for adoption. |
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If a dog that is acting like it may bite approaches you, follow
these rules:
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- Do not stare the dog in the eyes.
- Do not turn your back and run away.
- Do slowly walk away sideways. Be firm. Say "No!" to the dog and act like you're the boss
- If the dog is angry and jumps on you, curl up in a ball on the ground and protect your head and neck.
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In the event an animal has bitten you or someone you know, Terrebonne Parish Animal Control should be notified. If the bite occurs after hours, you can contact an Animal Control Officer through the Sheriff's Office or the Houma Police Department.
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If it is an animal you do not know, the following:
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- Did it have a collar or tag?
- The type, size and color of the animal.
- The direction the animal went.
- Wash the wound with soap and water.
- Contact your physician immediately.
- Report the bite to Animal Control or the Police Department.
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If the animal is not current on its rabies vaccinations, it must be quarantined for 10 days to check for any signs of rabies.
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Terrebonne Parish Animal Control does not pick up dead animals. If your animal dies you are responsible for it's disposal. SWDI, the local waste disposal company (851-0278), will pick up dead stray animals off the streets.
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Animals need IDENTIFICATION! If your animal is picked up and it has a rabies tag, a tag with your name, address, and phone number on it, or has a microchip implanted, we will contact you immediately.
If you have lost an animal, remember that the Animal Shelter holds animals for seven (7) days before they are euthanized. If it is a recognizable breed of dog, the shelter staff will usually be able to tell you if it has been captured. PLEASE COME TO THE SHELTER TO CHECK ! If you have lost a cat, you should come to the shelter to check as soon as possible. Do not wait 2-3 days to see if it will come home. Better safe than sorry!
If you find an animal and do not want to bring it to the shelter, please call and give a complete description. If someone calls missing an animal fitting that description, we will notify you. |
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