Animal Control
The Town of Bayside uses the services of the Refugio County Animal Control Services Department Control provides the following assistance to all residents and is dedicated to helping protect the health, safety, and welfare of both people and animals in our community. If you have an issue to report to Animal Control please call the Refugio County Sheriff's office. The animal control officer will respond to your call as soon as possible.
The Bayside Animal Control Ordinance and License and Fees are attached below.
- Responding to stray animal complaints
- Investigating dangerous animals
- Impoundments
- Adoptions
- Barking dog complaints
- Trapping nuisance wildlife and loose livestock
- Carcass removal
- Ordinance enforcement
Contact Info
Refugio County Sheriffs Office
Dispatch
Refugio County Sheriff's Office
807 Osage St
Refugio, TX 78377
361-526-2352
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Animal Shelter
808 Commerce St
Refugio, TX 78377
361-526-2352
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who do I report a vicious animal?
First, do not put yourself in harm's way. Call the Sheriff's Department immediately and report the incident. Call the city office to make the town aware.
I have a neighbor with a constantly barking dog, who do I call?
If possible and if it can be done without incident, try to discuss with the matter your neighbor. You should then contact the city office. The best way to do that is in writing by email or written note.
Please include the address of the homeowner in offense of the Animal Control Ordinance and the Noise Nuisance Ordinance. Should the problem continue, the Town of Bayside will send a Notice of Violation letter to the owner of the dog.