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 »
Adoption Centers
4900 Martin St.
Fort Worth, TX 76119
Telephone
817-392-1234
Hours
Monday-Sunday: Noon–6 p.m.
(All services, including adoptions, reclaims and rescues.)
4800 SW Loop 820
Fort Worth, TX 76109
Telephone
817-392-6561
Hours
Monday-Saturday: 9 a.m.–8 p.m.
Sunday: 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
Closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas.
2901 Texas Sage Trail
Fort Worth, TX 76177
Telephone
817-392-7117
Hours
Monday-Saturday: 9 a.m.–8 p.m.
Sunday: 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
Closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas.
351 Hillshire Dr., Fort Worth, Texas 76052
Telephone: 817-392-1234
Hours: Monday-Sunday: Noon–6 p.m.
(All services, including adoptions, reclaims and rescues.)
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
