Adoption Resources


Oak Cliff Animal Shelter

525 Shelter Place Drive
Dallas, Texas, 75203
Phone: (214) 670-6848 

Hours: 
Monday thru Friday : 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Saturday: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Closed: Legal Holidays

Forney Road Animal Shelter

8414 Forney Road
Dallas, Texas, 75227
Phone: (214) 670-8246

Hours: 
Monday thru Friday: 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Saturday: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Closed: Legal Holidays

The City of Dallas’ Adoption Program is open to anyone wishing to adopt an animal. Potential adopters are required to complete an adoption application, which requires statements from landlords (where applicable) about required pet deposits, animal size and/or breed limitations. Other criteria regarding structure security are considered. Once you have been approved, there are some basic requirements set forth by law, which must be followed prior to your new friend's going home with you. By Texas State Law and Dallas City Ordinance, all dogs and cats over the age of (3) three months must be sterilized before going home. Costs for this service is included in the adoption fees and is a mandatory part of the adoption process.

The City of Dallas Adoption Program fees are as follows:

Adoption Fee: $ 12.00

Sterilization Costs are as follows
Cats:

Males - $ 20.00
Females - $30.00

Dogs:
Males - $ 30.00 (under 30 lbs.)
Males - $ 45.00 and up (over 30 lbs.)
Females - $ 35.00 (under 30 lbs.) 
Females - $ 45.00 (over 30 lbs.)

Fees may be paid by Cash, Check, or Money Order made out to the "City of Dallas". Sorry we are unable to accept Credit Card or Debit Card Payments at this time.

All dogs and cats which are vaccinated against Rabies must be registered with the city (if a Dallas Resident) as required by city ordinance.


SPCA of Texas - Downtown Dallas

3362 South Industrial Blvd.
Dallas, TX 75207
214-651-9611
www.spca.org
Shelter Hours:
Noon to 6 p.m., 7 days a week

SPCA of Texas in Dallas: 362 South Industrial Blvd. near downtown. Hours are noon to 6 p.m. seven days a week. Regular adoption fees are $185 for small dogs under 35 lbs, $90 for large dogs over 35 lbs and $50 for VIP dogs (those who have been waiting for a home for over 30 days) and $80 for cats and kittens and $50 for VIP cats. Fee includes spay/neuter surgery, all age-appropriate shots (which can include Rabies, Distemper, Hepatitis, Leptos, Parvo, Parainfluenza and Bordatella) , a heartworm test for dogs, a microchip and a free leash or cat carrier.
SPCA of Texas - McKinney, Collin County

8411 F.M. 720 (near Custer Road)
McKinney, TX 75075
972-562-7297
www.spca.org
Shelter Hours: 
Noon to 6 p.m., 7 days a week

SPCA of Texas in McKinney: 8411 FM 720. Hours are noon to 6 p.m. seven days a week. Regular adoption fees are $185 for small dogs under 35 lbs, $90 for large dogs over 35 lbs and $50 for VIP dogs (those who have been waiting for a home for over 30 days) and $80 for cats and kittens and $50 for VIP cats. Fee includes spay/neuter surgery, all age-appropriate shots (which can include Rabies, Distemper, Hepatitis, Leptos, Parvo, Parainfluenza and Bordatella), a heartworm test for dogs, a microchip and a free leash or cat carrier.

Most of the Metroplex Animal Coalition (MAC) members have regularly scheduled adoption events. Quite a few of them are at area PetsMarts on the weekends. Click here for a list of our members and their websites to get more information about their adoptable animals.
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