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Animal Care and Control

The Animal Care and Control Division’s mission is to help keep Fort Worth citizens safe by providing pet-care education and services. These programs work to reduce the number of unwanted stray animals in the city, minimize the threat of diseases such as rabies, and prevent injuries caused by animals. Programs focus on educating pet owners about:

  • the importance of licensing companion animals
  • the need for vaccinations and proper veterinary treatment
  • the advantages of having pets altered; and
  • how to safely and humanely protect pets with adequate enclosures and shelter.

Report animal bites, rabies

By state law, all animal bites must be reported to the local Animal Control. If you have been bitten by an animal or suspect an animal to have rabies, call 817-392-PAWS (7297).

Low-cost Vaccinations and Licenses

Get your pet vaccinated, microchipped and licensed for one low price at the Chuck Silcox Animal Care and Control Center.

Price: $17 ($5 if already microchipped)

Hours: 3-5 p.m. Monday-Friday

Help the Animal Shelter

  • PAW Learn more about Pets Are Worth It — the city's campaign for responsible pet ownership.
  • Donate/Volunteer Help give animals a clean place to stay and plenty of food by donating supplies or volunteering. Call 817-392-3737 or e-mail the volunteer coordinator.
  • CLASP Cowtown Loves Animal Shelter Pets is a non-profit organization made up of caring folks who want to help animals at the Center.
 


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