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The State of Texas does not tolerate animal cruelty. Texas Penal Code, Section 42.09 spells out what constitutes animal cruelty and it includes violations such as neglect, abandonment, injury, and torture, among other abuses. Follow the link below to learn more.
State of Texas Penal Code – Section 42.09; Animal Cruelty
Contact the Shenandoah Police Department at 281-367-8952 to get an animal trap. Due to an increase in requests for animal traps, residents are allowed to keep a trap out for no longer than 7 days. Once an animal is captured in the trap, please contact the Shenandoah Police Department and the animal will be relocated.
Raccoons have adapted to urban life over the last 50 years and they are now prevalent in towns and cities throughout North America. They are nocturnal and will eat most anything, and will often commute to reliable food sources. These food sources can include pet food and the contents of homeowners’ trash containers. Follow the link below to learn helpful tips about controlling raccoons and removing anything that may attract them to your yard.
http://www.acmehowto.com/howto/pest/racoons-yard.php
Domestic cats are another normal part of suburban life and they often wander the neighborhoods and climb fences. They will also dig in the yard and leave droppings, which can then be exposed to the homeowners and their children. There are steps residents can take to discourage cats from returning to their yards.
Skunks are nocturnal and dig for food. They also create dens below ground. If a family of skunks have made their new home in your yard, it’s not too hard to get rid of them. If you have a skunk caught in a trap, contact the Shenandoah Police Department at 281-367-8952 and we will send a professional to relocate it. Follow the link below for several steps you can take to encourage skunks to move on.
http://www.nativeanimalrescue.org/found-an-animal/skunks/
Squirrels are very common in suburban, wooded areas. Never attempt to handle an adult squirrel as they are very excitable and handling causes intense stress. A stressed squirrel may bite or scratch. Many people believe that if you touch and handle a baby squirrel and the nest, the mother squirrel will not take the baby squirrels back. This is not true. Don't worry, the mother squirrel will always take her young back, so put the nest back into a tree as close to its original location as possible. Follow the link below to learn more about controlling squirrels in your yard.
http://www.nativeanimalrescue.org/?p=9
The City of Shenandoah's working hours are 8 am - 5 pm weekdays. The main number is 281-298-5522 and the after hours/non-emergency number is 281-367-8952. The number is also listed at the bottom of the website's home page. Individual contact number for staff is located in the "How Do I..." section at the top of the website's home page.
Review Shenandoah's City Ordinances.
City Council meetings are held on the second and fourth Monday of the month at 7 p.m. at City Hall. Learn more about City Council.
Learn how to reserve the Park Pavilion on our Park Pavilion Reservations page.
Visit our Garbage & Recycling page to learn more about the options offered.
Visit our Business Directory to learn about area businesses.
