Ellis County Sheriff's Office Animal Control

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NOTICE OF IMPOUNDMENT OF ESTRAYCase Number:  26-AC00866Date: June 01, 2026On the 29th day of May A.D. 2026, I impounded ...
06/01/2026

NOTICE OF IMPOUNDMENT OF ESTRAY

Case Number: 26-AC00866
Date: June 01, 2026

On the 29th day of May A.D. 2026, I impounded the below-described estray:

Animal Type: Pig Breed: Pot-Belly
Color: Black Size: Approximately 40 lbs.
S*x: Unknown Age: Unknown
Brand, Earmark, Identifying Characteristics: Has white hooves and tail.

Location of the Estray when impounded: 3100 Block Hwy 34 Ennis, TX.
Reporting Party: Chaz Kubrna

And, on the 1st day of June A.D. 2026 I filed NOTICE OF ESTRAY with the Ellis County Clerk’s office of Ellis County, Texas.

Notice is hereby given that if the ownership of said Estray is not determined by the 16th
day of June A.D. 2026, said Estray will be sold at Public Auction/Sheriff’s sale at: Ellis County Livestock Pens, 133 Hoyt Road, Waxahachie, TX; Sale starting @ 10am on Wednesday June 17th, 2026.


THE STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF ELLIS

BEFORE ME, the undersigned authority on the 1st day of June A.D. 2026 personally appeared Deputy J. Cozby #404 in and for Ellis County, Texas who being duly sworn, deposes and says:
That on the 29th day of May A.D. 2026, I was notified of the above-described livestock running at large in Ellis County, Texas at the above-described location and pursuant to the stock laws of the State of Texas, Chapter 4, Title 121 Revised Civil Statutes of Texas, 1925, impounded said livestock, same being impounded at the above-described location.

BRAD NORMAN
Sheriff, Ellis County Texas

By:___J.W. Cozby /_972-825-4967__
Deputy Sheriff, Ellis County

SWORN TO AND SUBSCRIBED before me on this 1st day of June A.D. 2026.

NOTICE OF IMPOUNDMENT OF ESTRAYCase Number: 26-AC00853Date: May 28, 2026On the 27th day of May A.D. 2026, I impounded th...
05/28/2026

NOTICE OF IMPOUNDMENT OF ESTRAY

Case Number: 26-AC00853
Date: May 28, 2026

On the 27th day of May A.D. 2026, I impounded the below-described estray:

Animal Type: Emu Breed: Emu
Color: Gray Size: Approximately 100 pounds
S*x: Unkown Age: Unknown

Brand, Earmark, Identifying Characteristics:
Location of the Estray when impounded: 2000 Block Old Maypearl Road, Waxahachie, TX. 75165
Reporting Party: Rhonda Miller

And, on the 28th day of May A.D. 2026, I filed NOTICE OF ESTRAY with the Ellis County Clerk’s office of Ellis County, Texas.

Notice is hereby given that if the ownership of said Estray is not determined by the 14th
day of June A.D. 2026, said Estray will be sold at Public Auction/Sheriff’s sale at: 2100 Old Maypearl Road, Waxahachie, TX; Sale starting on Monday June 15th 2026 @ 10am.

THE STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF ELLIS

BEFORE ME, the undersigned authority on the 28th day of May A.D. 2026 personally appeared Deputy J. Cozby #404 in and for Ellis County, Texas who being duly sworn deposes and says:
That on the 27th day of May A.D. 2026, I was notified of the above-described livestock running at large in Ellis County, Texas at the above-described location and pursuant to the stock laws of the State of Texas, Chapter 4, Title 121 Revised Civil Statutes of Texas, 1925, impounded said livestock, same being impounded at the above-described location.

Brad Norman
Sheriff, Ellis County Texas

By:__J.W. Cozby /_972-825-4967__
Deputy Sheriff, Ellis County

SWORN TO AND SUBSCRIBED before me on this 28th day of May A.D. 2026.

Have you lost your Emu out of Bearden Rd? If you have or know where it belongs please call 972.937.6060 and speak to a L...
05/22/2026

Have you lost your Emu out of Bearden Rd? If you have or know where it belongs please call 972.937.6060 and speak to a Livestock Officer.

Currently in the 2000 block of FM 1182 and is believed to belong at 1451 FM 1182. If this belongs to you,  please contac...
04/28/2026

Currently in the 2000 block of FM 1182 and is believed to belong at 1451 FM 1182.
If this belongs to you, please contact 972.937.6060 and speak to a Livestock Officer.

UPDATE....Bull has been picked up by the owner. If you are missing your bull from the 500-600 Blk of Bill Lewis, reach o...
04/23/2026

UPDATE....

Bull has been picked up by the owner.

If you are missing your bull from the 500-600 Blk of Bill Lewis, reach out to us. We know where you can find it and that ain't no bull.

Contact 972.937.6060 and speak with a Livestock Officer.

From left to rightSheriff Brad Norman, T. Bryant, D. Smith, D. GammonThankful to have a Sheriff who supports his team an...
04/16/2026

From left to right
Sheriff Brad Norman, T. Bryant, D. Smith, D. Gammon

Thankful to have a Sheriff who supports his team and understands the importance of the role that the fulfill within the ECSO.

Thank you Sheriff Norman for the investment you make in our people who put in the work daily to keep our county safe.

Thank you to the public who also supports our team and understands the hurdles in which we face reguarly as the county works towards a solution on a shelter. Thank you for the grace, patience, endurance, and friendships we have developed while working together to meet needs of pets and people.

Sgt. Brad Elliott

UPDATE....OWNER WAS LOCATEDAre these yours? They were located in the 1600 Blk FM 1182. If they belong to you or you know...
04/16/2026

UPDATE....

OWNER WAS LOCATED

Are these yours? They were located in the 1600 Blk FM 1182. If they belong to you or you know who they belong to give us a call 972.937.6060.

This week, we proudly recognize Animal Control / Livestock Officer Appreciation Week in Ellis County.To the three men wh...
04/13/2026

This week, we proudly recognize Animal Control / Livestock Officer Appreciation Week in Ellis County.

To the three men who tirelessly serve and protect across 952 square miles thank you. Your work often goes unseen, but it never goes unappreciated. Day in and day out, you bring unmatched energy, relentless effort, and unwavering dedication to a job that demands all three.

From long hours in the field to responding when others call, you embody what it means to serve this community with pride and professionalism. Because of you, our county is safer, stronger, and better protected.

The innovative ideas and solutions you are able to come up with to serve the public never cease to amaze me. Job well done, gentlemen and thank you for everything you do.

Sgt. Brad Elliott

UpdateLambs have been reunited with their owner.  Mary.....If you lost your lambs over in Maypearl area near the element...
04/10/2026

Update

Lambs have been reunited with their owner.

Mary.....

If you lost your lambs over in Maypearl area near the elementary, give us a call in the morning. They are safe for the night. 972.937.6060 ask to speak to one of our Livestock Officers.

UPDATE: OWNER LOCATEDIs this Heifer belong to you?  Located out in the 3200 Blk Howard Rd. near Waxahachie Lake.  If the...
04/08/2026

UPDATE: OWNER LOCATED

Is this Heifer belong to you? Located out in the 3200 Blk Howard Rd. near Waxahachie Lake. If the heifer belongs to you or know who owns it please call and speak to a Livestock Officer.

Address

300 S Jackson Street
Waxahachie, TX
75165

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