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. You or your company can support our events and fundraisers by contacting Anne Thomason (contact info below) 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 5 p.m.
City of Fort Worth Chuck Silcox Animal Care and Control Division
4900 Martin Street
Fort Worth
TX
76119
Phone: 817-392-PAWS
Email: anne.thomason@fortworthgov.org