Animal Control

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 will patrol the area and attempt to witness the barking.
5. The Animal Control officer 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 Animal Control officer 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 Options 2 or 3.

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 Animal Control officer will patrol the area and attempt to witness the barking.
4. The Animal Control officer 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 Animal Control officer witnesses the violation.
5. An officer will contact you with follow up information, if requested.
6. If the problem continues, please see Option 3.

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 Animal Control officer 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)