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 a class, presentation or shelter tour.
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.
Schedule
English Classes
- Thursday, November 5, 6-8 p.m.
- Saturday, November 14, 9-11 a.m.
- Tuesday, November 24, 6-8 p.m.
- Thursday, December 3, 6-8 p.m.
- Saturday, December 12, 9-11 a.m.
- Tuesday, December 15, 6-8 p.m.
- Thursday, January 7, 6-8 p.m.
- Saturday, January 16, 9-11 a.m.
- Tuesday, January 19, 6-8 p.m.
Spanish Classes
- Tuesday, November 10, 6-8 p.m.
- Thursday, November 19, 6-8 p.m.
- Saturday, November 21, 9-11 a.m.
- Tuesday, December 8, 6-8 p.m.
- Thursday, December 17, 6-8 p.m.
- Saturday, December 19, 9-11 a.m.
- Tuesday, January 5, 6-8 p.m.
- Thursday, January 21, 6-8 p.m.
- Saturday, January 30, 9-11 a.m.
Contact
Animal Care and Control
4900 Martin St. | 817-392-PAWS (7297)
Services
Animal Issues
- Lost Pets
- Dangerous Dogs
- Noise and Waste Complaints
- Spaying and Neutering Your Pets
- Spot Animal Abuse and Neglect
- Rabies
- Wild Animals
Ordinance Changes
Learn more about the recent changes to the Animal Ordinance.
