The City of Palmer and the Palmer Police department in an effort to keep the City of Palmer a pleasant and appealing atmosphere for the citizens, prospective citizens and visitors of Palmer has within the Palmer Police Department the Animal Control and Code Enforcement Division. One of the responsibilities of this division is the humane removal of vicious animals, homeless dogs and dogs that are not being kept in compliance with Palmer City Ordinances and Codes. It is also the responsibility of the Animal Control and Code Enforcement Division to maintain compliance of the City of Palmer Ordinances, Codes and State of Texas Laws in relation to tall grass, trash and debris, junk vehicles, Livestock and fowl.

Any calls for the Animal Control and Code Enforcement Division should be made to Officer Lopez at (972) 449-3271. Any calls emergency in nature or calls after 5:00pm in the evenings or on weekends should be made to (972) 937-6060.

All animals removed by the Animal Control Division are taken to the Ellis County SPCA for housing. The Ellis County SPCA is located at 2570 FM 878, Waxahachie, TX 75165 and they can be contacted by phone at (972) 935-0756.

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