Kilgore Animal Control

07/18/2026

This pup was found and being held by the finder. Peavine and Fritz Swanson area. I was not able to get it chip scanned today but will follow up Monday if finder chooses to hold.

Let me know if you know where this pup belongs!

07/17/2026

Anyone recognize this guy? No chip and I have to leave for the day. He’s safe for now and I’ll have to pickup Monday if we don’t locate owner.

Located off 134 and Gladewater.

07/16/2026

It’s been a loooong day.

But a couple of animals were saved, never a boring day in Kilgore.

07/15/2026

Picked up at City Park.

Name: Sploot
ID: 61376019
Breed: Lab - x
Age: 3 months
Gender: Male
Weight: 29.7 lbs
Stray Hold: 7/18 at 3:01PM

07/14/2026

This pup was found at City Park by a visitor.

Anyone recognize?

I have not yet scanned for a chip as I was in my personal car headed home when the call came in. I will check tomorrow. Safe for the night.

07/14/2026

Hey, Kilgore!

Let's have a little chat about how to safely and legally keep outside dogs.

Since January 2022 The Safe Outdoors Dogs Act has mandated how unattended dogs are restrained outdoors.

SB 5 defines adequate shelter, access to drinkable water, prohibits use of chain restraints, and gives animal services and law enforcement the ability to take immediate action for dogs in distress.

As animal control we are here to work with our citizens towards compliance. Failure to comply is a Class C misdemeanor.

Here are the key points of this bill:

no chains
no weights
tethers must be at least 10' long
adequate shade and shelter must be present
dogs must be able to get out of their own waste and standing water
access to clean drinking water

07/13/2026

UPDATE: REUNITED!! Unknown is home safe & sound after 9 hours, 23 minutes :)

Please spread the word so we can reunite this found dog with its family! FOUND on July 13, 2026 in Kilgore, TX 75662 near Cassidy Lane

Message from Finder: "Cute, gentle, sort of snaggletooth expression"

Description: Small terrier

Do you have information? Contact finder here: https://www.pawboost.com/p/73133066

Lost or found a pet? Report it to PawBoost here: https://www.pawboost.com/l/rpf

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07/10/2026

Hey Kilgore!

I want to talk to you about outdoor cats.

I’ve had multiple calls about deceased cats this week, that I have had to go remove from roads and parking lots. As a true animal lover you can imagine this is my least favorite part of the job. So if you see my gagging and crying in the streets, keep it moving.

This can all be avoided by keeping pet cats inside and helping us reduce the number of stray cats through the TNR program.

I know it’s frustrating that Kilgore Animal Control is unable to pickup all of these stray cats. The Longview shelter is full of Longview cats, and we are just grateful they are willing to contract with us for the dogs.

But we very much appreciate the service that Wildcatters provides for cats in our city.

I encourage everyone to keep pet cats inside where they are safe, and speak to your neighbors about TNR for any colonies of cats they don’t own but do feed out of kindness. This is the only way we will get this situation under control.

Here’s some information on cats as outdoor pets:

Studies suggest that only about 25-50% of outdoor cats survive beyond a few years. Compared to indoor cats who often live 12-18 years.

Leading causes of death in outdoor cats:

Trauma: vehicular accidents, fights with other animals, human cruelty

Infectious diseases: outdoor cats are more susceptible to feline leukemia, feline immunodeficiency virus, rabies, upper respiratory infections, and other pathogens.

Parasites: fleas, ticks, worms, mites

Environmental hazards: malnutrition, exposure to extreme weather, and lack of shelter.

Uncontrolled breeding: overpopulation increases competition for resources and diseases spread.

There’s also a huge impact on the ecology.

Please keep your pet cats inside if you can, and work with us to reduce the stray population.

Prevention is our biggest tool in this battle right now.

Ask me about TNR for colonies and free and reduced spay and neuter for owned cats.

07/09/2026

Gregg County, Kilgore residents…..

Please reach out to me about free or reduced cost spay and neuters, for cats and dogs.

(903)988-4120.
[email protected]

There’s multiple programs to help.