See all Adoptable Pets currently at shelter!
Missing your pet? Check out our Lost and Found!
Looking to adopt an animal? Submit a Wish List!
Events:SANTA'S VILLAGE
December 5, 6, 10, 11, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, & 20th
6pm-9pm outside Civic Center 411 W. Arapaho Rd.
Animal Shelter Petting Zoo. Puppies and Kittens!
Animal Related News:
Key Facts about Canine Influenza (Dog Flu)
The Facts About Chaining or Tethering Dogs
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Welcome to the Richardson Animal Shelter!
The Richardson Animal Shelter is an open adoption facility and we welcome everyone to visit us. We encourage interaction between our visitors and adoptable pets. The adoptable animals look forward to daily visits and socialization by our volunteers and visitors. The Richardson Shelter is passionate about rescuing, protecting, and relocating pets to new homes. The shelter has received three Texas Animal Control Association’s “Humane Educators Award “ for its community involvement and education activities.
Quick Reference:
For after hours service requests please contact the Response Center at 972-744-4111
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The City of Richardson Animal Services Department acts as the city's only municipal animal shelter and the city's animal control division. Animal Serivces is focused on responsive, effective, and courteous animal care and control assistance to residents. Animal Services accomplishes these goals by helping protect people and their property along with acting as a humane organization that protects animals. Animal Services is staffed by professional and skilled individuals willing to tackle any situation and complete it to the best of their ability.
Some concerns Animal Services address include:
- Rabies control and other zoonotic diseases
- Ownership limitation requirements
- Vaccination requirements
- Stray and/or abandoned animals
- Unsanitary conditions
- Neglected / abused animals
- Public education
- Enforcement of City, State, and Federal Laws
- Other animal-related issues, including wildlife & livestock
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