How to Adopt a Pet

Step 1.View Online

Our adoptable dogs, cats or pets to foster that are available at the adoptions centers by viewing these links.

Step 2.Download the documents

Bring these documents with proof of residency with you to the adoption center.

 document one

document two

document three

Step 3.Not ready to Adopt yet?

donate

Step 1.Visit the following locations and hours to get your new pet.

Step 2.Take a course or view the shelter

Animal Care & Control offers educational programs and shelter tours to keep residents informed on how they can reduce the pet overpopulation in Fort Worth.  Available classes in English(PDF, 45KB) and Spanish(PDF, 45KB).

Call 817-392-7013 to sign up for an educational presentation or shelter tour.

Step 3.Not sure you want to adopt?

But still want to help shelter animals that need adoptions.

 Volunteer

Step 4.Learn how to Foster a pet!

Join the FWACC Foster Program! Foster caregivers help us save lives of pets recovering from illness or injury, orphaned kittens and puppies, and many other animals that may thrive better in a home environment than in the shelter. 

 Help the Animals