Dallas Animal Services’ dog kennels are at their highest levels in years, and the city needs the public’s help with adoptions and fosters. At its highest point on Sunday, there were 674 dogs in 388 kennels. Among the dogs currently in care are 67 nursing puppies with their mothers.
Adopting or fostering a dog is a meaningful way for residents to take immediate action to keep animals safe and prevent the spread of disease, which can happen when kennels are overfilled. “Our team is doing everything we can to manage the number of dogs in our care, but we can’t create space without the community. Every adoption or foster placement makes an immediate difference—not just for that dog, but for the next one who needs our help,” said Victoria Chittam Bennett, Assistant Director.
Adoptable dogs can be found on Dallas Animal Services’ website, http://www.bedallas90.org.
Adopt or foster in person at Dallas Animal Services,1818 N. Westmoreland Road, during business hours:
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Wednesday: 1-7 p.m.
- Saturday and Sunday: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Let’s work together to give these dogs the care and homes they deserve.
To learn more about fostering, contact [email protected].
For adoption information, email [email protected].
About Dallas Animal Services
Dallas Animal Services is one of the largest municipal animal shelters in the country and is committed to promoting public safety while finding positive outcomes for all healthy and treatable animals in its care. In partnership with the community, DAS works tirelessly to save lives through adoption, foster, and community engagement.
For more information about adoptions, foster and rescue opportunities, volunteering, or supporting DAS, visit BeDallas90.org.