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Pet License Registration

Animal Control is governed mainly by the City’s Animal Control Ordinance which prohibits animals from running at large. The City also has a “Dangerous Dog” ordinance which prohibits a dog from attacking another animal or person. Any violations of these ordinances may constitute a fine payable by the owner. Should you require Animal Control Services during business hours, contact City Hall at 210-494-3671. After hours, contact the Police Dispatch at 210-335-6000.

The City allows for a reasonable amount of domestic animals on your property. The city does not allow exotic animals. No animal shall be bred or boarded for commercial gain within the corporate city limits of Hill Country Village.

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Pet Registration Form

Pet Registration Ordinance #905, Paragraph 10.07         

Per City of Hill Country Village Ordinance, all domestic pets in the City of Hill Country Village older than four months, must be registered with the city. Pet registration is important for the city and helps to identify your pet if the pet becomes lost. The lifetime registration fee for each domestic animal is $5.00. Owners must present a Certificate of Rabies vaccination, by a licensed veterinarian in order to register the pets.

Leash Law / Dog At Large Ordinance #905, Paragraph 10.10

All Domestic pets must be restrained in a fenced area, and are not allowed to roam at large or at will. If pets are roaming at large and causing a nuisance to other residents or wildlife, you can call and report this code violation to the City of Hill Country Village at 210-494-3671 or the non-emergency number is 210-494-6111. Animal Control Personnel or an officer will attempt to locate the pet. If the pet is located, the pet will be brought to the kennel for impoundment at the city hall. Per ordinance, cats are exempt from the leash requirements while on the owner’s property, but any cat straying onto the property of anyone other than its owner’s, shall be deemed a nuisance animal and will be subject to impoundment. For any questions, please contact the HCV City Hall.

Animals must be restrained by a leash, chain, cord, or rope when off the property. If a dog is found running at large it will be impounded and the owner may be cited for this violation. A fee is assessed for impounding an animal.

Animal at Large – Violation Fine (Leash Law)

  • 1st offense- $100.00 plus Court Cost
  • 2nd offense- $200.00 plus Court Cost
  • 3rd offense- $300.00 plus Court Cost

Pet Impoundment fee

  • 1st offense- $35.00
  • 2nd offense- $50.00
  • 3rd offense- $100.00

The above fees are per Hill Country Village Fiscal Year