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Where is the Benbrook Animal Shelter? What are their hours?: The Benbrook Animal Shelter is located at 469 Winscott Road and operates from 8:00am - 5:00pm. Because the animal control officer is also responsible for patrolling the city, and may not always be available at the shelter, please call Police Dispatch at 817-249-1610 to make an appointment to visit the shelter. Police Dispatch is available 24 hours/7 days a week.

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1. How do I contact Benbrook Animal Control?: The Benbrook Police Department dispatches for Animal Control at 817-249-1610. Police Dispatch is answered 24 hours a day/7 days a week.

2. What should I do if my dog gets sprayed by a skunk?: Contact Animal Control

3. Where is the Benbrook Animal Shelter? What are their hours?: The Benbrook Animal Shelter is located at 469 Winscott Road and operates from 8:00am - 5:00pm. Because the animal control officer is also responsible for patrolling the city, and may not always be available at the shelter, please call Police Dispatch at 817-249-1610 to make an appointment to visit the shelter. Police Dispatch is available 24 hours/7 days a week.

4. Does the city require pet registration?: Yes, each pet is required to be registered annually. Registration can be completed at Benbrook City Hall, 911 Winscott Road, Benbrook.

5. I found an animal in my neighborhood, what should I do?: Please call 817-249-1610 to request a stray animal pickup.

6. What can I do about a barking dog nuisance?: Please call 817-249-1610 to report barking dogs.

7. Does Benbrook have a leash law?: Yes, animals (other than cats) are not allowed to run at-large. Call 817-249-1610 to report loose animals.

8. I can't keep my dog/cat any longer. What can I do?: Residents can relinquish ownership of their animals to the city for a fee of $20 per animal. Please call 817-249-1610 to make arrangements.

9. I have a problem animal coming in my yard, what can I do?: Animal Control can loan a live trap to Benbrook residents who experience nuisance animals on their property.