Animal Shelters

Animal Shelters Near You — Give a Pet a Second Chance

Every year, millions of dogs, cats, and other animals end up in shelters across the United States — many of them healthy, loving, and eager for a forever home. Petzooie makes it easy to connect with local animal shelters so you can explore adoptable pets, volunteer your time, or donate to support the animals in your community.

Why Adopt from a Shelter?

Adopting from a shelter is one of the most rewarding decisions a person can make. You are not just gaining a companion — you are directly saving a life and making room for another animal in need. Shelter pets come in all sizes, breeds, ages, and personalities. Many are already house-trained, spayed or neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped, which can significantly reduce your initial costs.

What to Expect When Visiting a Shelter

  • An intake process where you complete an adoption application
  • Meet-and-greet sessions with animals to find the right personality match
  • Transparent health history and behavioral assessments for each animal
  • Adoption fees that typically cover spay/neuter, vaccines, and microchip
  • Post-adoption support from shelter staff

Types of Animal Shelters

Municipal (Government-Run) Shelters

These are operated by local governments and often accept all animals regardless of space. They are open-admission facilities and typically serve the widest geographic area.

Private Nonprofit Shelters

These organizations raise their own funding and often have more resources for animal enrichment, behavioral rehabilitation, and long-term care. Some are no-kill facilities.

Rescue Organizations

Rescues are typically foster-based and specialize in specific breeds or species. They operate without a physical shelter, placing animals in temporary homes until adoption.

Beyond Adoption: How You Can Help

  • Fostering — temporarily house animals while they await adoption
  • Volunteering — walk dogs, socialize cats, assist with events
  • Donating — food, blankets, toys, and financial contributions are always needed
  • Spreading the word — sharing adoptable animals on social media saves lives

Find Shelters on Petzooie

Browse local shelters and rescues using the search tool above. Filter by location, type of animals available, and services offered. Whether you are ready to adopt, want to volunteer, or simply want to know what is available in your area, Petzooie connects you to the resources you need.

871. Denison Animal Welfare Group (DAWG)

Time:
  • MondayClosed
  • TuesdayClosed
  • WednesdayClosed
  • ThursdayClosed
  • FridayClosed
  • SaturdayClosed
  • SundayClosed

The mission of DAWG is to save the stray animals in Denison, Texas. In our first three years of operation, we are pleased to have achieved a 99% live release rate. Every day, volunteers make a difference by collaborating with the City of Denison and the local community.

872. Dallas Fort Worth Labrador Retriever Rescue Club

We work hard to provide a better life for each of our animals by rescuing and rehabilitating homeless Labradors in our neighborhood, fervently supporting proper dog ownership through active involvement in pet-related activities, and through our own education program.

873. Feral Friends Community Cat Alliance

Our goal is to actively help the neighborhood reduce the number of cats. Our aggressive TNR (Trap/Neuter/Return) campaign and adoption program to assist tame cats find homes enable us to fulfill our purpose.

874. Paws Of Love Animal Rescue

You may assist us in saving lives in a variety of ways. Fostering, driving, helping with special events, social media, fundraising, marketing support/grant writing, and web design are all areas where we need volunteers.

875. Murphy Animal Shelter

Time:
  • Monday10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Tuesday10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Wednesday10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Thursday10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Friday10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • SaturdayClosed
  • SundayClosed

The Police Department's Animal Control division responds to problems with domestic animals, wildlife, and livestock that occur throughout the city. Their responsibilities include spreading rabies awareness, looking into animal bites, finding missing pets, dealing with stray animals, adopting animals, and providing shelter and care.

876. Greyhound Adoption League Inc

A 501(c)3 non-profit organization called Greyhound Adoption League of Texas, Inc. (GALT) has been operating in the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex, throughout Texas, New Mexico, and the rest of the United States since May 2001.

877. No Borders Bulldog Rescue

Time:
  • Monday08:00 AM - 07:00 PM
  • Tuesday08:00 AM - 07:00 PM
  • Wednesday08:00 AM - 07:00 PM
  • Thursday08:00 AM - 07:00 PM
  • Friday08:00 AM - 07:00 PM
  • Saturday08:00 AM - 07:00 PM
  • Sunday08:00 AM - 07:00 PM

No Borders Bulldog Rescue is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that relies solely on volunteers to save and rehome Bulldogs. Each year, hundreds of Bulldogs are lost, abandoned, mistreated, sent to animal shelters, or given to rescue. Bulldogs whose owners are unable to care for them are accepted by No Borders Bulldog Rescue. In addition, we collaborate with neighborhood animal control officers and shelters to rescue Bulldogs from unfavorable circumstances.

878. Kaley's Place Cat Rescue

Our goal is to provide rescue to cats and kittens at neighborhood shelters in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex, yet we are not just limited to this region.

879. The Colony Animal Services

Time:
  • MondayClosed
  • Tuesday10:00 AM - 06:00 PM
  • Wednesday10:00 AM - 06:00 PM
  • Thursday10:00 AM - 06:00 PM
  • Friday10:00 AM - 06:00 PM
  • Saturday10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
  • Sunday10:00 AM - 04:00 PM

Colony Animal Services works to safeguard the lost, abandoned, mistreated, hurt, and ill pets of The City of The Colony. With our efforts, we hope to provide animals a chance to be recovered, adopted, rehabilitated, or saved.

880. Rowlett Animal Control Building

Time:
  • MondayClosed
  • Tuesday10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Wednesday10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Thursday10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Friday10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Saturday10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • SundayClosed

In order for missing animals to be reunited with their owners or be included in the adoption program, the shelter offers them temporary accommodation. All City of Rowlett pet registrations are issued by the shelter.