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Odessa, TX Animal Ordinances: Pet Store Rules (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified August 2026

Key Facts

Governing section
City Code § 2-5-6
Permit needed
Animal establishment or commercial breeder permit
Retail sale
Not banned, permit required
Penalty
Misdemeanor, up to $500 per offense
Enforced by
City of Odessa Animal Services Dept.

Summary

Odessa does not ban retail pet sales. Anyone running a pet shop, animal establishment, or commercial breeding operation must hold a city permit and meet strict facility, feeding, and sanitation standards for every animal kept.

Persons wishing to operate an animal establishment or to become a commercial breeder within the city must apply for an animal establishment or commercial breeder permit... A person commits an offense if he transfers ownership, offers to transfer ownership of any animal ... without possessing a valid animal establishment or commercial breeder permit.

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Full Breakdown

Odessa animal control code defines pet shops as animal establishments and requires an animal establishment or commercial breeder permit before anyone sells, boards, or breeds animals commercially. Permit holders must meet water, temperature, caging, feeding, and record-keeping standards, and let the animal services department inspect the premises during business hours. There is no adoption-only mandate; permitted stores and breeders may sell dogs, cats, and other animals.

Violations & Fines

Operating without a valid animal establishment or commercial breeder permit, or violating a permit condition, is a misdemeanor; each animal or violation is a separate offense.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can a pet store in Odessa sell dogs and cats?
Yes. Odessa does not require pet stores to be adoption-only; a store just needs an animal establishment permit under City Code section 2-5-6 and must meet the housing and care standards it sets.
Does Odessa require pet stores to rehome shelter animals only?
No. There is no local rule limiting stores to shelter or rescue animals; commercial breeders and animal establishments may sell animals once permitted and inspected.
What happens if a pet store sells animals without a permit?
It is a misdemeanor under City Code section 2-1-1, punishable by up to a $500 fine, with each animal or day of violation treated as a separate offense.

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