Dog servicesin Richardson, TX

Every dog in Richardson, TX needs a microchip, a current rabies tag on its collar or harness, and a city registration. Richardson's animal code also says you must show the rabies certificate and tag when an officer asks. A 2024 city article explains that registration is now a one-time, lifetime fee of $15, and that fee includes the required microchip.

Richardson Animal Services keeps current lost and found information at its shelter, 1330 Columbia Dr., open Monday through Friday, noon to 6 p.m., and weekends, noon to 5 p.m. Call 972-744-4480. An officer is on call for emergencies from 6 p.m. to 7 a.m. every day, and non-emergency animal requests also go through 311 or 972-744-4111.

Off your property, a Richardson dog must be on a leash or chain no longer than six feet, and you must pick up after it right away. The off-leash exception is Bush Central Barkway Dog Park, 3581 N US 75-Central Expy, open 6:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m., except Wednesdays, when it opens at 10 a.m. Dogs there must be at least four months old and wear license and vaccine tags, with up to three dogs per person.