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Herd You Needed a Dog returns to FW Stockyards this weekend

Published on May 05, 2026

Behind this event is a story that started with a single act of compassion. In October 2022, Kristin Jaworski and her coworkers spotted a dog roaming the streets and called Fort Worth Animal Care & Control. Not long after, she felt pulled to check on him. During her lunch break, she visited the shelter, met the dog, and decided she could not leave without him.

Tagged as: , Animals

FWACC recognized on National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day

Published on April 28, 2026

Through a formal proclamation, on April 28, 2026, City Council designated the special day in the City of Fort Worth. This fiscal year, thousands of shelter animals have been adopted, fostered and transported from Fort Worth’s shelters.

Tagged as: , Animals

FWACC officers reunite missing dog with owner after nearly four years

Published on April 23, 2026

Officers Caroline Parker and Reid Koenig rescue a small dog from the south side of Fort Worth. To everyone's surprise, the dog belonged to a woman in Irving who says 'Sunnie' had been missing for four years!

Tagged as: , Animals

Nearly half of TX shelters achieved 90% LRR, including FWACC

Published on April 21, 2026

Notably, nearly every major Texas city’s municipal shelter improved its lifesaving efforts in 2025 compared to 2024. Fort Worth Animal Care & Control saw nearly 1,500 fewer deaths of healthy and treatable pets.

Tagged as: , Animals

FWACC reaches 90% Live Release Rate for fiscal year

Published on April 02, 2026

Fort Worth Animal Care & Control has reached a 90% Live Release Rate for its animals, marking a major milestone for the department. This is a milestone we’re proud to celebrate, as it signifies that nearly all animals who came through our doors found permanent, loving homes.

Tagged as: , Animals

Saginaw teen debuts new pet tool at Fort Worth parks

Published on March 24, 2026

Newly erected signs pointing visitors to valuable pet resources can be found at Fort Woof Dog Park and Z Bonz Dog Park. They’re the result of the ingenuity and kindness of Saginaw Girl Scout Jillian Neisler.

Tagged as: , Animals

FWACC to host neonatal shower ahead of kitten & puppy season

Published on March 06, 2026

FWACC is hosting our annual Bow Wow Meow Puppy & Kitten Shower on Saturday, March 14. Guests will learn how to care for neonatal kittens and puppies, get tips from our team, and more!

Tagged as: , Animals

$13,000 of KONGS wheeled into FWACC shelters

Published on February 25, 2026

Cowtown Friends recently delivered 1,000 blue KONG enrichment toys to FWACC shelters, providing dogs with safe, engaging tools while they wait to be adopted.

Tagged as: , Animals

FWACC debuts ‘Fur Real Facts’ series to connect with animal lovers

Published on February 10, 2026

Catch ‘Fur Real Facts’ on all FWACC social media channels, including Facebook, Instagram, X, and YouTube.

Tagged as: , Animals

City shelter to be renamed in honor of dog ambassador 'Henry'

Published on January 28, 2026

Henry retired on February 23, 2024, after serving the City for 13 years. His journey began when he was brought to the Chuck & Brenda Silcox Animal Shelter as a stray suffering from pneumonia.

Tagged as: , Animals

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Pawsitive Tales

Herd You Needed a Dog returns to FW Stockyards this weekend

FWACC recognized on National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day

FWACC officers reunite missing dog with owner after nearly four years

Nearly half of TX shelters achieved 90% LRR, including FWACC

FWACC reaches 90% Live Release Rate for fiscal year

Saginaw teen debuts new pet tool at Fort Worth parks

FWACC to host neonatal shower ahead of kitten & puppy season

$13,000 of KONGS wheeled into FWACC shelters

FWACC debuts ‘Fur Real Facts’ series to connect with animal lovers

City shelter to be renamed in honor of dog ambassador 'Henry'

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