SHELTER HOURS: The following are hours that the Animal Shelter is open for the public to view adoptable animals: Monday-Friday: Noon-6:00 p.m.; Saturday & Sunday: Noon-5:00 p.m.

**Because this is a public animal shelter that serves a large number of animals, we unfortunately cannot hold adoptable pets for a long time....please come meet the animal you are interested in soon!** We are a division of the City of Fort Worth's Public Health Department. Our purpose is to promote safe neighborhoods for people and their pets. We are a full service shelter and animal services division. We are proud members of the Texas Animal Shelter Coalition. If you are a member of a neighborhood association or any other group and need someone to come and speak on ordinances, animal problems, or safety please give our education team a call at 817-392-3737 ext. 1856.

HOW TO HELP

ADOPT

Our Current Pet List

***Low Cost Rabies Vaccination,Pet License and Microchip Clinic

Saturday, May 17th from 1 pm to 3 pm at

Oakland Lake Park

1500 Lake Shore Drive
.

Rabies vaccination (animal must be 3 months or older) and city license for only $4.
(exact change is appreciated)

Microchip (permanent identification) for only $10. (current rabies certificate is required)

Be Safe - All dogs must be on a leash and cats in carrier.

Question? Call the shelter at 817-392-3737


Sponsored by:

Fort Worth Public Health Department

Animal Care and Control Division

Michael Morris DVM


NEW PROGRAM: On Wings of Angels. This program allows caring people to sponsor the adoption of individual anmals. Sponsorship amounts can vary. Please consider adopting a sponsored pet or help out the animals by sponsoring one yourself. We have lots of great dogs and cats, pups and kittens available every day. Costs include initial protective shots, heartworm testing, vouchers for rabies vaccination and the spay or neuter, a city registration tag and microchip. Dogs are $70 and cats are $50....what a great bargain!

VOLUNTEER

Cowtown Loves Animal Shelter Pets (CLASP) is a NEW non-profit organization made up of caring folks who want to help the Animal Care and Control Center animals. This group meets once a month to plan fundraising events and other special promotional efforts. Come join other friendly people who care about pets. The meeting is on the last Thursday of each month at Charlie's Pizza, 2220 Handley Dr., Fort Worth, TX.  6:30 PM.  Please visit our website for more information or contact Wyndie through www.cowtownpets.com.  www.cowtownpets.com.

The Animal Care and Control Center invites committed volunteers to help groom and exercise the dogs, spoil the cats, help with data entry....other jobs too.

Also remember we love to see volunteers at our special events. Come down to the shelter and we will give you a tour and answer any questions you have.

DONATE

The division accepts donations of pet food, detergent, bleach, pet toys, cat litter, towels, newspapers, etc. The division accepts cash donations for a fund that is earmarked for projects and shelter enhancements that directly affect the animals. Donations to the City's Animal Care and Control are tax deductible and will be used only for animal programs. We are hoping to raise enough to get an adoption trailer. If you are interested in helping with fundraising, please join Cowtown Loves Animal Shelter Pets (CLASP) by contacting Anne through this site or by going to www.cowtownpets.com.

SPONSOR

You or your company can support our events and fundraisers by contacting Anne Thomason (contact info below) or Cowtown Loves Animal Shelter Pets at www.cowtownpets.com. All efforts big and small make a huge difference in the lives of the animals at the shelter.

PROGRAMS

Fort Worth is participating in GAP! GAP, the Gifted Animal Program, is an innovative program of the North Central Texas Animal Shelter Coalition. The idea is to train animal shelter attendants and volunteers to recognize potential service and special use dogs. Service dogs include dogs for drug and bomb detection, search and rescue, therapy, physical assistance for the disabled plus others. Special use dogs include canine sports like agility, dance, flying disc and flyball. There are lots of people looking for gifted dogs. They have always had to go from shelter to shelter looking. We hope to make their searchs easier. For more information, go to www.gapdogs.org.

CONTACT INFORMATION

The shelter is at 4900 Martin St. in Southeast Fort Worth.

From 287 (Martin Luther King, Jr. Freeway), exit at Village Creek and go south to the end of Village Creek. From Southeast Loop 820 exit Martin and go west to Village Creek.

Hours: 

Weekdays: Lobby 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.  

Animal Viewing Noon to 5:50 p.m. 

Weekends:

Lobby 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Animal Viewing Noon to 4:50 p.m.

City of Fort Worth Animal Care and Control Division
4900 Martin Street
Fort Worth TX 76119
Phone: 817-392-3737
Email: anne.thomason@fortworthgov.org