OUR SHELTER

The Humane Society of Dallas has been a rescue organization since its inception in 1975. In 1987, we established Dallas' first no-kill animal shelter, Dog & Kitty City.

Our goal is to place healthy and rehabilitated animals into loving and responsible homes. We spay or neuter all our animals before adoptions, as this policy will help decrease animal over-population. We test all our cats for FeLV and FIV, and our dogs are treated for heartworms. Both are treated for parasites. All necessary vaccinations and medication are given as required.

In addition to our adoption services, we also function partly as a sanctuary by taking in difficult to place animals, older animals, feral animals, and FIV and FeLV positive cats.

Dog & Kitty City relies completely on donations from individuals and corporations. If you are interested, there are many ways in which you can help us. We are a non-profit 501.c3 organization, which means that all donations are tax deductible. Our service to the animals depends completely on the generosity of the community and our dedicated volunteers. For more information, visit our website at www.dognkittycity.org.

We are able to help homeless animals only through the continued support from people like you. If you are interested in making a donation to help us continue to provide assistance for homeless pets, please click the PayPal button below.

OUR MISSION

Our mission has always been to make life better for animals by:

• Rescuing and ministering to the indigent animal population.
• Providing shelter, love and medical care for all of our animals until they find a loving home.
• Promoting responsible pet ownership.
• Providing on-going adoption support services to ensure a lifetime commitment from pet owners.
• Eliminating animal cruelty through education.
• Helping to reduce animal over-population with low-cost spay/neuter referral programs.
• Fostering a respect for all living creatures.

ADOPTING A DKC DOG OR CAT

Animals are available for adoption from the shelter, as well as off-site locations on weekends. We have a thorough application and reference check policy, and many knowledgeable volunteers who can help you find a pet that is best suited for your lifestyle.


ANIMAL SURRENDER POLICY

We accept new animals on a space available basis, and by appointment only. We do require a surrender fee. If the shelter is full, and you are willing to foster the animal, we will place the pet's name on a waiting list and post their picture and description to our website. You may also bring the animal to our off-site adoption locations on weekends in order to find a home.


VOLUNTEERING

If you love dogs and cats, we offer plenty of opportunities for you to express this love through our volunteer program. If you long to be around animals, you may be interested in the following:

• Dog or Cat Socializer: In this role you would have the chance to walk, groom, play, train, and pet our dogs and cats.
• Foster Parent: In this role you would give TLC to adult pets, kittens, puppies, or sick and injured animals in the comfort of your home.
• Adopt-A-Pet Assistant: You would assist with adopting dogs and cats at our off-site locations on weekends.

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FERAL CAT & SANCTUARY PROGRAMS

DKC provides assistance to the community in an effort to reduce the feral cat population. If you would like to capture a feral cat in your neighborhood, we offer humane traps for rental. Low-cost spay/neuter certificates and referrals are also available at the shelter.

Unique among shelters, we provide sanctuary for pets that are not good candidates for adoption, such as older or disabled pets, and cats that are FIV or FeLV positive. For the virus positive cats we do everything possible to keep them healthy and make sure they have the kind of attention that keeps them healthy and happy. In spite of their illness, many are quite adoptable, and can live long and comfortable lives as long as the virus stay dormant. Occasionally, we place on of these cats, but most of them have a home with us, and live a good life due to the staff and volunteers.


DIRECTIONS

Dog & Kitty City Shelter is located at 2719 Manor Way in Dallas. The shelter is between Mockingbird Ln. and Inwood Rd. at the intersection of Denton and Manor Way, about one mile south of Love Field Airport. (MAPSCO 34-P) Click here for driving directions.

Humane Society of Dallas
2719 Manor Way
Dallas TX 75235
214.350.7387
info@dognkittycity.com
Click here for a list of pets at this shelter