How to adopt or rescue

We often get questions on how to adopt or rescue from the Irving Animal Shelter. So I thought we should put it all in one spot to make it easy for you. If you ever have a question, please comment on this blog or PM our Facebook page and one of the admins will help you. Thanks!

HOW TO ADOPT or RESCUE

IF NOT LOCAL you *MUST* know how you will transport *BEFORE* contacting the shelter. The shelter can NOT arrange transport.

E-MAIL to ALL: awindham@cityofirving.org

AND btaft@cityofirving.org

AND mtaylor @cityofirving.org

The adoption fee for a dog is $100. Up to 1/2 of that amount ($50) can be covered by donations IF available.

ADOPTERS please include the following information in your email:

1. Animal name and ID numberID 5. A Copy of your GOVT ID. You can attach as an attachement or FAX to F: (972) 721-2106

5. A RELIABLE phone number you can be reached at during shelter hours. Being able to reach you by phone is critical!

Animals being adopted will be:

* Up to date on their vaccinations (Including rabies if the animal if over 4 months of age)

* Spayed or Neutered or $50 voucher towards spay/neuter (depending on surgery availability)

* Given a general dewormer and treated for fleas

* Microchipped and registered with 24 Pet Watch

* Heartworm tested (Dogs over 6 months of age)

* FeLV/FIV tested (Cats over 6 months of age)

* Given 30 days of ShelterCare Pet Insurance (With a valid email address)

* Given a Certicate for $5.00 off the food being used by the Shelter

RESCUES

please include the following information in your email:

1. Animal name and ID number

2. Full name

3. Phone number with the name of the person the number is associated with

4. Your 501(c)(3) determination letter from the IRS if not already on file.

PLEASE REMEMBER:

All adoptions are first-come-first-served, including rescue tags.

Irving Animal Shelter

4140 Valley View Lane

Irving, TX 75038

Phone-972-721-2256

or 972-721-2257 (Email for fastest results)

EMAIL: TO Adopt or Rescue. E-MAIL ALL: awindham@cityofirving.org

AND btaft@cityofirving.org

AND mtaylor@cityofirving.org

RESCUE HOTLINE AFTER HOURS: 972-721-3597

This mailbox is always checked prior to any euthanasia.

Animal Shelter Hours

11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday–Friday

10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday

Closed Sundays, Mondays and city holidays