We are committed to ending the overpopulation, abuse, neglect of dogs and cats in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. Our goal is that every adoptable dog finds a loving home. We are an all-volunteer, no-kill, 501 [c][3] organization.
Every day we witness firsthand the tragic consequences of pet overpopulation.
Locally:
In fiscal year 2017, the City of Dallas shelter alone took in 31,335 dogs & cats and:
• euthanized 8,109 dogs and cats
• adopted out 10,589 dogs and cats
• redeemed back to owners 4,392 dogs and cats
• rescue organizations saved 7,889 dogs and cats
This is just one shelter out of the many city shelters located throughout the Metroplex.
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3824 Cedar Springs
#360
Dallas, TX 75219
Create an alert, and we'll notify you every time a new pet comes in who meets your criteria.
the DFW Metroplex
Additional adoption info
Requirements to Adopt a Dog in Foster Care: Before adopting, we require an approved application, an interview, a home check, a signed adoption contract and an adoption fee (dogs $100-$300 depending on age) to cover the animal’s health-related expenses and boarding while in our care.
All of our animals are spayed or neutered, are current on shots, tested and de-wormed.Go to www.pawsinthecity.org to apply. Once we receive your adoption application, we will contact you for a phone interview and continue the adoption process from there.
Adoption application
1650 Gross Rd.,
Mesquite,
TX
75149
PO Box 820984,
Dallas,
TX
75382
Dallas, FT Worth Area, TX 75201
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