Animal Care & Control
Mission
Helping residents stay safe through pet education and services. Programs work to reduce the stray pet population, minimize the threat of diseases and prevent injuries caused by animals. Committed to providing compassionate care for all pets, adoption and fostering programs.
These programs work to reduce the number of unwanted stray animals in the city, minimize the threat of such as rabies and prevent injuries caused by animals. Learn more about the history of Animal Care & Control. Read more »
Main Adoption Centers
Hours of Operation:
Drop-offs & Intakes only:
Monday-Sunday: 11 a.m.–5 p.m.
All other services including adoptions, reclaims and rescues:
Monday-Sunday: Noon–6 p.m.
4900 Martin St.
Fort Worth, TX 76119
Telephone
817-392-1234
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351 Hillshire Dr.
Fort Worth, TX 76052
Telephone
817-392-1234
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PetSmart Charities Adoption Centers
Hours of Operation:
Monday-Saturday: 9 a.m.–8 p.m.
Sunday: 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
Closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas.
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4800 SW Loop 820
Fort Worth, TX 76109
Telephone
817-392-6561
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2901 Texas Sage Trail
Fort Worth, TX 76177
Telephone
817-392-7117
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Ordinance Review
Code Compliance periodically reviews animal ordinances and policies for current applicability, consistency with state statutes and opportunities to improve voluntary compliance, alternative dispute resolution and other similar benefits.
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Task Force
The Animal Task Force, an independent body of experts, was created to review the operations and adherence of procedures and laws for the Fort Worth Animal Shelter.
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Assistant Director:
Dr. Tim Morton
Customer Service
The call center is open 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday, and 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays.
For questions or to report an issue by phone:
817-392-1234
