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Fort Worth Animal Care & Control

Shelter Closures:

April 25, 2025 – The North Animal Campus is now open for limited visits, and you can schedule adoption appointments online. Please note that animal intakes are still suspended as we recover from the recent Canine Distemper Virus outbreak. For info on reporting a stray animal, click here(PDF, 70KB).

Animals at FWACC

Browse available pets for adoption and see lost and found animals currently at the shelter.

Urgent Placement Pets

Urgent Placement Pets are in urgent need of adoption or rescue.

P.A.W.S. for Patriots

P.A.W.S. for Patriots empowers veterans by providing therapeutic volunteer opportunities, career pathways and access to vital resources.

Volunteer

Through the FWACC Volunteer Program, we offer a safe, nurturing environment for animals while promoting responsible pet ownership and animal welfare in our community.

Foster a Pet

Join our fostering program and become a foster hero today!

Become a Rescue Partner

Assist us in the crucial task of caring for and rehoming pets that we may not have the necessary resources or space to accommodate on our own.

Pet Resources

Discover the many services, support and educational tools that FWACC provides for potential pet adopters and current pet owners.

Animal Transport Program

FWACC partners with rescue organizations to find safe, permanent homes for animals in communities with a high demand for pets.

Adoption Prep Guide

Considering Adopting? Here’s what you need to know before offering an animal a forever home.

P.A.W.S. and Think!

P.A.W.S. and Think is a new educational program designed to teach children the values and responsibilities of pet ownership.

Misconceptions & FAQs:

Misconceptions about our shelters can sometimes deter people from adopting, volunteering or supporting our mission. We’re here to set the record straight. Learn the facts.