Dallas Animal Services Main Location and Adoption Center City animal shelter and adoption center in Dallas, TX
Dallas Animal Services Main Location and Adoption Center is an animal shelter at 1818 N. Westmoreland Road, Dallas, TX 75212. Hours: Monday and Tuesday, 11 am to 7 pm; Wednesday, 1 pm to 7 pm; Thursday and Friday, 11 am to 7 pm; Saturday and Sunday, 11 am to 6 pm. Call (214) 670-6800.
The City of Dallas main animal shelter, at 1818 N. Westmoreland Road. In-person adoption and pet support (including lost pets) run every day, from 11 am on most days and from 1 pm on Wednesday.
Open now, closes 6 pm- Monday to Friday to 7 pm, Saturday and Sunday to 6 pm
- Pet surrender is by appointment
-
OnMap.me made this page from public information. It is not run by or affiliated with Dallas Animal Services Main Location and Adoption Center.
Facts read on from dallascityhall.com: Dallas Animal Services, Pet surrender, Microchipping, Pet limits, Barking dogs. Hours and prices can change.
Something wrong? hello@onmap.me
Hours
Open now, closes 6 pm- Mon and Tue
- to
- Wednesday
- to
- Thu and Fri
- to
- Sat and Sun
- to
Good to know
When is Dallas Animal Services open for adoptions?
In-person adoption hours are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 11 am to 7 pm, Wednesday from 1 pm to 7 pm, and Saturday and Sunday from 11 am to 6 pm.
When can I go to Dallas Animal Services about a lost pet?
Pet support hours, which include lost pets, are the same as the adoption hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 11 am to 7 pm, Wednesday from 1 pm to 7 pm, and Saturday and Sunday from 11 am to 6 pm.
Where is the Dallas animal shelter and what is its phone number?
The main shelter and adoption center is at 1818 N. Westmoreland Road, Dallas, Texas 75212. The phone number is (214) 670-6800.
How do I surrender a pet to Dallas Animal Services?
By appointment, made through the Pet Surrender page on the city's website. That page asks owners who could keep the pet with other resources to call 311. Questions go to DASPetSupport@DallasCityHall.com.
Do pets have to be microchipped in Dallas?
Yes. All dogs and cats in the city of Dallas must be microchipped. The owner name, address and contact information on the microchip must be updated within 30 days of a change. Mandatory microchipping has replaced animal registration and pet licensing in the City of Dallas.
Do dogs and cats have to be spayed or neutered in Dallas?
Yes. All dogs and cats in the City of Dallas must be spayed or neutered, with a few exceptions set out in the city code. For information on free and low-cost spay and neuter services, the city gives the number (214) 670-8248. Those programs depend on funding and change often.
How many dogs and cats can I have in Dallas?
Up to four dogs and/or cats in an apartment, duplex or town home. Six in a single family home on less than half an acre, and eight on more than half an acre. Puppies and kittens under six months are not counted. There are no limits on pets such as birds, rodents or fish.
What should I do if a dog bites me in Dallas?
Report it. A person bitten or scratched by an animal must report the incident by calling 311 or by using the Dallas 311 mobile app. Dallas Animal Services then investigates the incident.
Who do I call about a barking dog?
Call 311 and give the location, date and time of the incident. Dallas Animal Services contacts the dog owner and the person who complained. A separate outside complaint to the prosecutor's office requires a recording of the dog barking for fifteen minutes or longer in a row.
Can I volunteer or foster with Dallas Animal Services?
Yes. The city's website has a volunteer application and a foster application. Fostering means temporarily caring for a shelter pet. The foster page also links a foster manual and a list of animals needing foster.
Can I keep my dog tied up outside in Dallas?
Only while the dog is in the owner's immediate possession and accompanied by the owner. The tether must attach to a properly fitted harness or collar, not directly to the dog's neck, and must not allow the dog to become entangled or injured.