Animal bites must be reported to the Police Department by calling 9-1-1 or 361-777-4444.
To file a complaint or request service, please call 361-777-4444 to speak with a Dispatcher in the Portland Police Department.
The request for service will be assigned to a Animal Care Officer who will investigate the complaint and take appropriate action.
Please provide the following information to the dispatcher:
- The exact physical address of the complaint
- Description of the animal (if known)
- Owner's address (if known)
- Nature of the complaint