Education and Outreach

Animal Care and Control offers educational programs and shelter tours to keep residents informed on how they can reduce the pet overpopulation in Fort Worth.

E-mail Animal Care and Control or call 817-392-7013 to sign up for an educational presentation or shelter tour.

Registration for the Responsible Pet Ownership class must be completed in person at the Fort Worth Animal Care and Control Center.

Responsible Pet Ownership Class

Description

This program emphasizes the owner’s responsibilities toward the pet and the community. The class will cover the following four subjects: City of Fort Worth Ordinances, Benefits of Spay/Neuter, Bite Prevention/Rabies, and Pet Ownership Responsibilities. This class also can be attended to obtain a free intact pet permit and have certain citations dismissed after arrangements have been made with the Municipal Courts.

Note: Due to construction, class location is subject to change. Confirm your class location during registration.

Registration Forms

• English 
• Spanish 

Schedule

English Classes

• Thursday, April 25: 6–8 p.m.; Hazel Harvey Peace Center, 818 Missouri Ave.
• Thursday, May 9: 6–8 p.m.; Hazel Harvey Peace Center, 818 Missouri Ave.
• Saturday, May 25: 9–11 a.m.; Hazel Harvey Peace Center, 818 Missouri Ave.
• Thursday, June 6: 6–8 p.m.; Hazel Harvey Peace Center, 818 Missouri Ave.
• Saturday, June 29: 9–11 a.m.; Hazel Harvey Peace Center, 818 Missouri Ave.

Spanish Classes

• Thursday, April 11: 6–8 p.m.; Hazel Harvey Peace Center, 818 Missouri Ave.
• Saturday, April 20: 9–11 a.m.; Hazel Harvey Peace Center, 818 Missouri Ave.
• Saturday, May 18: 9–11 a.m.; Hazel Harvey Peace Center, 818 Missouri Ave.
• Thursday, May 30: 6–8 p.m.; Hazel Harvey Peace Center, 818 Missouri Ave.
• Saturday, June 22: 9–11 a.m.; Hazel Harvey Peace Center, 818 Missouri Ave.
• Thursday, June 27: 6–8 p.m.; Hazel Harvey Peace Center, 818 Missouri Ave.

Animal Updates

Resources

• Position Paper: Increasing Live Outcomes at the Fort Worth Animal Shelter 
• The daily challenge to save all shelter pets 

Contact

Animal Care & Control Administration
4900 Martin St. | 817-392-PAWS (7297)

Adoption Centers

Animal Care & Control Center

4900 Martin St.
Fort Worth, TX 76119
817-392-PAWS (7297)

Hours:

• Sunday & Monday: 1–4 p.m. (Owner Reclaim Services Only)
• Tuesday-Friday: 9 a.m.–6 p.m. (Adoptions open at Noon)
• Saturday: 8 a.m.–5 p.m. (Adoptions open at Noon)

PetSmart Charities Adoption Centers

4800 SW Loop 820
Fort Worth, TX 76109
817-731-4353 ext. 7

2901 Texas Sage Trail
Fort Worth, TX 76177

817-392-7117
817-741-7923

Hours:

• Monday-Saturday, 9 a.m.–8:30 p.m.
• Sunday, 9 a.m.–5:30 p.m.