Living with Wildlife
The City of Joshua has a variety of native wildlife that can be enjoyed from backyards, parks, trails, and natural areas. It is up to all of us to protect native wildlife and their habitats. Please do not feed, touch, or attempt to catch any wildlife you find. We are visitors in their home and should view them at a safe distance.
Sometimes living with urban wildlife can get complicated. Coyotes cross a trail in front of us, raccoons den under porches, and crows raid trash bins.
How do we learn to coexist with wildlife in our city? Animal Services provides many helpful resources for Joshua residents which highlight preventative measures to reduce unwanted wildlife interactions.
The City of Joshua Animal Services does respond to service requests regarding sick or injured wildlife and those that may pose a threat to public safety, but does NOT trap healthy wildlife that does not pose a threat.
Animal Services enjoys educating the public and providing wildlife resources to keep the public safe and also to preserve the wildlife and their habitats.
If you are concerned about a potentially dangerous animal or find injured wildlife, please immediately contact Joshua Animal Services at (817) 774-9450.
Additional wildlife resources include:
DFW Wildlife Coalition or call them at 972-234-9453.