Harlingen Health Department

11/21/2025

Happy Friday, Harlingen! 🌞🐾
Wishing everyone a safe, joyful, and relaxing weekend. Whether you're spending time with family, recharging at home, or anything else, we hope your day is filled with good moments. 💛

Let’s head into the weekend with kindness, gratitude, and a smile — you deserve it! ✨

11/21/2025

✨ Thinking about adopting? This weekend is the perfect time! 🐾
Our friends at the Harlingen Animal Shelter will be at Petco in Weslaco with plenty of sweet pets looking for a second chance. 💛

If you’ve been hoping to add a furry friend to your family, this is your sign. 🐶🐱
Stop by, show some love, and help us spread the word!

ADOPT ME!!!

Join Us for Our Pet Adoption Event! Dogs, Cats & Puppies Ready for Forever Homes! When: Saturday, November 22nd, 10 AM - 2 PM Where: Petco in Weslaco, TX. We want to give a loving animal a second chance!

Ready to welcome a new family member? Learn More by calling 956-216-5250 (Harlingen Animal Shelter) or call: 956-969-4959 (Petco) Follow, Like and Share our page with family and friends.

11/20/2025

✨ As the holiday season gets busier, planning ahead can make things a little easier.

If you’ll be needing a certified birth certificate or death certificate, the Vital Statistics Office is here to assist you. To avoid long wait times, we encourage visiting early and keeping in mind that we only provide services in person — no online processing is available.

If you have any questions, our team is always happy to help. 🤍

11/20/2025

Harlingen, we’re better when we lift each other up. ❤️

Please consider joining this community effort to help stock our local food pantries and soup kitchens.

Even the smallest gift can bring comfort to a family going through a tough time. Thank you for showing kindness where it matters most. 🤍✨

11/19/2025

✨ The holidays are full of joy — but all the noise, visitors, and excitement can be overwhelming for our pets.

Our Animal Control Officers remind us that many pets become overstimulated during gatherings, which can lead to stress, grumpiness, or even unexpected behavior.
Here are a few simple ways to help keep them safe and comfortable:
🐶 Create a calm, quiet space just for them
🎉 Limit their exposure to loud parties or big crowds
👀 Watch for signs of stress and give them breaks
🍽️ Keep unsafe holiday foods out of reach

A little preparation goes a long way in helping your furry family members enjoy the holidays too. 💛🐾

11/19/2025

🐾 Meet Almond, our Pet of the Week! 🤎✨
This sweet Labrador retriever girl is full of love and ready to find her forever home.
If you’ve been thinking about adopting, she might be the perfect match. 🏡💛

11/18/2025

A lot happens behind the scenes — and we’re proud to be part of it. From vital records and animal care to food safety and community support, our team works every day to keep Harlingen safe, informed, and cared for. 💛

Thank you for trusting us as we continue serving our city with integrity and heart.

11/14/2025

🐾✨ Did you know? In Harlingen, microchipping isn’t just recommended — it’s required by City Ordinance.

A collar can fall off, but a microchip provides permanent identification that helps keep your pet protected. Whether your furry friend is an indoor snuggler or an outdoor adventurer, this small chip offers big peace of mind.

If your pet isn’t microchipped yet, now’s the perfect time to get it done and make sure your contact information stays up to date.
A simple step that keeps your pet safe, accountable, and always connected to home. ❤️

📍 Animal Care Services
502 E Tyler Ave
Harlingen, TX 78550
📞 956-216-5220

11/14/2025

🐾✨ Another happy tail!
We’re so excited to share that Pisces has officially found a loving forever home! 💙🏡

Wishing Pisces a lifetime of love, comfort, and belly rubs! 🐶💛

Let’s congratulate Pisces finding her forever home!! This cute 6 month old was fostered and we are so happy she was able to get adopted.

If you see any cats or dogs that you think might be a good fit for your family stop on by the Harlingen Animal Shelter

Tuesday 1pm- 6pm
956-216-5250

11/13/2025

Happy World Kindness Day, Harlingen! 💛🐾

Today is all about choosing compassion — and what better way to show kindness than by opening your heart to a pet in need?
Visit the Harlingen Animal Shelter to meet pets waiting for a second chance. A little kindness from you can change their whole world. ✨

📍 Harlingen Animal Shelter
1106 Markowsky Ave
📞 (956) 216 5250
⏰ Tuesday–Saturday | 1 PM – 6 PM

Let’s keep building a community where compassion leads the way.

11/13/2025

💛 Happy World Kindness Day!
Today is a beautiful reminder that even the smallest acts of kindness can brighten someone’s entire day. Whether it’s holding a door, offering a smile, helping a neighbor, or simply speaking gently — it all matters.

Let’s keep spreading compassion, patience, and positivity throughout our community, not just today, but every day. Together, we can make Harlingen a kinder place for all. ✨

Today we celebrate World Kindness Day! Let’s continue building a kinder, more connected Harlingen by looking out for one another and showing compassion in big and small ways. 💛