Did you know Animal Control Officers are not considered First Responders in Texas? If you would like to see that changed, please consider contacting your state representatives and asking them to support HB-3049, Relating to the designation of animal control officers as first responders.
Animal Control Officers are frequently asked to perform first responder duties as part of their job, but they are not entitled to the same protections as first responders, especially with regard to mental health counseling from the horrific acts they must witness and process as part of their duties.
To most people!! animal control are just dog catchers , But we are always called first when an animal is out on a scene to make it safe for other to come in . We are the 911 for animals we are their only voices. We know how to help calm them down when hurt or when they are upset. we should be called Animal help .