Volunteers

Thank you for your interest in volunteering for the Bryan Animal Center.

Interested individuals must complete the Volunteer Waiver form, either through our online application, or by downloading the PDF below and submitting it to Center staff. Volunteers will be notified when their volunteer application has been approved.

• Online Volunteer Application

Volunteers may assist with caring for animals, cleaning cages/kennels/kennel area, locating animal owners, general cleaning, and other needs.  Center staff will direct volunteers and provide appropriate training as required and as necessary. Volunteers are needed seven (7) days a week.  Center staff will visit with each volunteer to determine days and times best suited for the volunteer and the Center.  Volunteers serve at the pleasure of Center staff.

If you have questions or need more information, please contact the Bryan Animal Center at (979) 209-5260.

Lost and Found

• Owners must bring proof of ownership when claiming their animal(s). (Photos, vet records, etc.)
• We hold all animals for 72 hours before they are made available for adoption.
• View our list of “lost and found” animals
• Report a lost or found animal

Animal Noise Complaints

City of Bryan Municipal Code Chapter 10, Section 10-10. Animals creating a nuisance

It shall be unlawful to allow the peace and quiet of the neighboring properties to be disturbed, by an animal’s barking, howling, crowing, or other noise of any kind.

There are three options for reporting an animal noise complaint, and all three have varying degrees of anonymity associated with them. Please read through the options carefully before reporting your complaint.

Option 1 – Maintain Complete Anonymity and Confidentiality

Option 1 – Maintain Complete Anonymity and Confidentiality

Call the non-emergency police dispatch number at (979) 361-3888 and make an Anonymous Complaint. Option 1 allows complete confidentiality and you will remain anonymous.

1. Make an anonymous noise complaint to the police dispatch operator, but DO NOT give your name, address, or contact number.
2. Please provide the dispatch operator the address of the problem dog(s).
3. The dispatch operator will generate a service call for Animal Control to respond.
4. An Animal Control Officer (ACO) will patrol the area and attempt to witness the barking.
5. The ACO may issue a warning advising the owner about a complaint alleging excessive barking or noise and action is needed to resolve the problem, or a citation may be issued if an ACO witnesses the violation.
6. Since this is an anonymous complaint, with no contact information given, there will not be a follow up call to the complainant.
7. If the problem continues, please see Option #2 or #3.

Option 2 – Personal Information May or May Not Be Kept Confidential

Option 2 – Personal Information May or May Not Be Kept Confidential

Call the non-emergency police dispatch number at (979) 361-3888. Option 2 may or may not keep your personal information confidential.

1. Provide dispatch your contact information and address of the problem dog(s).
2. The dispatch operator will generate a service call for Animal Control to respond.
3. An ACO will patrol the area and attempt to witness the barking.
4. The ACO may issue a warning advising the owner about a complaint alleging excessive barking or noise and action is needed to resolve the problem, or a citation may be issued if an ACO witnesses the violation.
5. An officer will contact you with follow up information, if requested.
6. If the problem continues, please see Option #3.

Option 3 – You Will Not Remain Anonymous, and You May Be Required to Testify in Court

Option 3 – You Will Not Remain Anonymous, and You May Be Required to Testify in Court

Call the non-emergency police dispatch number at (979) 361-3888 and let them know you wish to file an Application for Complaint or you can download the forms below. Option 3 may require you to testify in court and you will NOT remain anonymous.

1. The dispatch operator will generate a service call for Animal Control to respond.
2. A person may file a formal complaint against the owner by completing the Application for Complaint and a Complaint Log (a.k.a. Bark Log).
3. Animal Services will deliver, mail, or make the forms available for you to pick up at the Animal Center or you may download forms linked below.
4. When you receive the packet, complete both forms and deliver or mail original copies to Animal Services at the address (2207 Finfeather Road, Bryan, TX 77801) or call (979) 361-3888 for pick up.
5. Upon receipt of the completed forms (i.e. Application for Complaint and Complaint Log), if there are credible witnesses and sufficient evidence (e.g. completed bark log, witnesses statements, date stamped audio/video recordings) to support a criminal prosecution, Animal Services will recommend the case to the City Attorney’s Office to accept the charges against the animal owner.
6. An ACO will follow up with you once a recommendation has been determined. If it is determined sufficient evidence exists to substantiate the complaint, the complainant will be given instruction on how to proceed.
7. Note: If legal action is taken and a trial is set, you will be subpoenaed and required to testify in court. All information submitted during this step will be public record and may be released in accordance to the Public Information Act.

• Application for Complaint (PDF)
• Complaint Log (PDF)