Animal Services
Animal Service Calls
The City of Corinth contracts with the Town of Hickory Creek for animal shelter services. For adoptions, redemptions, and owner releases, contact the Hickory Creek Animal Shelter at (940) 465-7444. For all other animal service calls, please contact the Denton County Sheriff's Department at (940) 349-1600 (option 9). If you need to report an animal bite and it is an emergency, dial 911.
Live Animal Traps
Live animal traps are available from Animal Services. There is no cost to use a trap, however there is a $50 deposit per trap. Please call to check availability.
Animal Registration
City Ordinance requires that dogs and cats over the age of 3 months must be registered with the City. Registration can be done at the Corinth Police Department or Hickory Creek Town Hall during business hours.
- Fee is $10 per animal (valid for one year), and is waived for service animals
- Proof of a current rabies vaccination from a licensed veterinarian is required at the time of registration
Wildlife and Domestic Animal Resources
Have you found a baby bird, seen a bobcat, or suspect there are animals living under your shed? If so, feel free to use these resources from DFW Wildlife Hotline or Animal Help Now for useful tips on how to take care of wildlife and domestic animal issues.
