Who Is Responsible For Animals Struck By Cars In Amarillo?

Although it is not a very pretty sight, it is not uncommon to see deceased animals laid out on the street who have sadly been hit by cars. But as time passes, this sad sight can quickly turn into a pretty off-putting one if the animal has been picked up.

If you follow the same daily path and come across a deceased animal along your route, it can be pretty unnerving to repeatedly witness the same roadkill. Add that to the fact that you may need to maneuver your vehicle to avoid it and now you've got a road hazard.

It's common sense to think that someone needs to do something about this, but the real question is who? Do you wait for the potential owners of this animal to find and get their animal, is it the responsibility of Amarillo waste management, or is it the job of animal control?

After taking a quick look for the answer I was led to the Amarillo City Website which addressed my question in a pretty short and sweet answer.

So in the event that you encounter a deceased animal that has the potential to pose a road hazard, be sure to dial 806-378-6033.

And if you own a pet, be sure to double-check if your animal is safely secured within your property, because the best solution to these predicaments is prevention. It's a pretty sad situation for both the animals hit by oncoming traffic and the owners of those animals.