Around 7:30 A.M. Thursday, September 12th, the Robstown Fire Department and Animal Control got a dispatch call from concerned citizens about a puppy that had fallen into the storm drain near Evelyn Avenue, and Kansas Street. The puppy’s siblings were under a car and the three were reunited immediately after.
The puppy was barking and fearful when they arrived and kept moving away, so the animal control used a cage to trap it, and eventually pull it out.
Fernando ArevaloThere is currently only one Animal Control Officer (ACO) in Robstown, so the fire department helps out with calls. Issues with strays in Robstown are maintained through spay and neutering events. The Robstown Animal Shelter also attends adoption events to help clear out dogs.
Requirements to become an ACO include:
- a Texas Class C Driver’s License.
- a basic Animal Control Officer certification within one year of employment.
- at least six months of experience caring for, cleaning, and feeding animals.
- a high school diploma or equivalent.