Fort Worth Animal Care & Control
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- What it is
- Shelters and rescues
- Where
- Fort Worth
- Status
- Open
- Checked
- on the official website, November 3, 2026
City of Fort Worth animal services handling owner surrender by appointment and found-pet reports.
Good to know
- Who can use it: Surrenders are accepted from City of Fort Worth residents with a valid photo ID showing a Fort Worth address, or residents who adopted from the shelter within 30 days.
- How to get started: Complete the online surrender form linked on the page (appointments are currently booked 2-3 weeks out). Pets found within 72 hours: use the city's Lost and Found Pets page.
Emergency? Call your veterinarian or the nearest 24-hour emergency hospital now, and tell them if cost is a barrier. Emergency signs and poison hotlines
Before you go
Call or check their page for current prices, appointment availability, any income or residency rules, and which animals they see. Ask what to bring.
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Also from this organization
- City of Fort Worth Community Cat (TNR) Program · Fort Worth
- Fort Worth Animal Care and Adoption Center (Chuck and Brenda Silcox) · Fort Worth