The Animal Control Division is responsible for the following animal issues in the unincorporated portions of Parker County:

• Animals running at large
• Enforcement of the leash law
• Estray livestock
• Rabies control

Animal Shelter
The Weatherford/Parker County Animal Shelter is funded by both the City of Weatherford and Parker County, but the operation is strictly under the control of the City of Weatherford.

 Leash Law

There is a countywide leash law in Parker County, meaning all dogs must be contained to your property or on a leash at all times within the county. Any dogs not on a leash or contained within their property are subject to being impounded and taken to the Weatherford / Parker County Animal Shelter in Weatherford.

Parker County Animal Control Ordinance Part 1

Parker County Animal Control Ordinance Part 2

Lost Pet

If you have lost a pet you need to call the shelter at 817-598-4111 or go by the shelter at 403 Hickory Lane in Weatherford to see if your pet is there. Any resident of Parker County who finds a lost pet is encouraged to take the animal to the shelter, contact animal control through the Sheriff’s Office dispatch at 817-594-8845 and they will be able to take the animal to the shelter.

Livestock Registration Form

Access the livestock registration form to complete and submit.

Notice of Estray

The following estray was impounded by the Parker County Sheriff’s Office on March 6, 2026: (1) 8-9-month-old, male quarter horse, chestnut with flaxen mane and tailed was found at 1560 Upper Denton Rd. in Weatherford, Texas. This animal will be sold at public auction held at the Weatherford/Parker County Animal Shelter, 403 Hickory Lane, Weatherford, Texas, if not claimed within 15 days of this posting. Contact the shelter at 817-598-4111 for information.

El siguiente caballo extraviado fue incautado por la Oficina del Sheriff del Condado de Parker el 6 de marzo de 2026: (1) Caballo cuarto de milla, macho, de 8-9 meses, castaño, con crin y cola rubias, encontrado en 1560 Upper Denton Rd., Weatherford, Texas. Este animal se venderá en una subasta pública en el Refugio de Animales del Condado de Weatherford/Parker, 403 Hickory Lane, Weatherford, Texas, si no se reclama dentro de los 15 días posteriores a esta publicación. Para obtener más información, comuníquese con el refugio al 817-598-4111.

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The following estray was impounded by the Parker County Sheriff’s Office on February 24, 2026: (1) pink, Yorkshire Cross, male, swine was found at 369 Victory Lane in Springtown, Texas. This animal will be sold at public auction held at the Weatherford/Parker County Animal Shelter, 403 Hickory Lane, Weatherford, Texas, if not claimed within 15 days of this posting. Contact the shelter at 817-598-4111 for information.

El siguiente perro extraviado fue incautado por la Oficina del Sheriff del Condado de Parker el 24 de febrero de 2026: (1) macho, de raza porcina, de color rosa y cruce de Yorkshire, fue encontrado en Victory Lane 369, Springtown, Texas. Este animal se venderá en una subasta pública en el Refugio de Animales del Condado de Weatherford/Parker, ubicado en Hickory Lane 403, Weatherford, Texas, si no se reclama dentro de los 15 días posteriores a esta publicación. Para obtener más información, comuníquese con el refugio al 817-598-4111.

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The following estray was impounded by the Parker County Sheriff’s Office on February 23, 2026: (1) red/white, Beefmaster bull with white markings was found at 2201 Carter Rd. in Springtown, Texas. This animal will be sold at public auction held at the Weatherford/Parker County Animal Shelter, 403 Hickory Lane, Weatherford, Texas, if not claimed within 15 days of this posting. Contact the shelter at 817-598-4111 for information.

El siguiente animal extraviado fue incautado por la Oficina del Sheriff del Condado de Parker el 23 de febrero de 2026: (1) toro Beefmaster rojo/blanco con manchas blancas, encontrado en 2201 Carter Rd., Springtown, Texas. Este animal se venderá en una subasta pública en el Refugio de Animales del Condado de Weatherford/Parker, 403 Hickory Lane, Weatherford, Texas, si no se reclama dentro de los 15 días posteriores a esta publicación. Para obtener más información, comuníquese con el refugio al 817-598-4111.