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Paws In The City

Dog rescue in Dallas, TX

We are committed to ending the overpopulation, abuse, neglect of dogs and cats in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. Our goal is that every adoptable dog finds a loving home. We are an all-volunteer, no-kill, 501 [c][3] organization.

Every day we witness firsthand the tragic consequences of pet overpopulation.

Locally:

In fiscal year 2017, the City of Dallas shelter alone took in 31,335 dogs & cats and:
• euthanized 8,109 dogs and cats
• adopted out 10,589 dogs and cats
• redeemed back to owners 4,392 dogs and cats
• rescue organizations saved 7,889 dogs and cats

This is just one shelter out of the many city shelters located throughout the Metroplex.

Contact
Phone
Address
3824 Cedar Springs
#360
Dallas, TX 75219
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3824 Cedar Springs

#360

Dallas, TX 75219

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Adoptable pets at Paws In The City

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Zeus

Poodle (Miniature)

Male, 4 yrs 4 mos
Dallas, TX
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Bogart

Miniature Pinscher

Male, 2 yrs
Dallas, TX
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Stewie

Shih Tzu

Male, 10 yrs
Dallas, TX
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Tex

American Staffordshire Terrier/Australian Cattle Dog

Male, 7 yrs 1 mo
Dallas, TX
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Pugsley

Pug/Brussels Griffon

Male, 13 yrs 2 mos
Dallas, TX
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Franklin

Dachshund

Male, 5 yrs 9 mos
Dallas, TX

Rescue FAQs

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Additional adoption info

Requirements to Adopt a Dog in Foster Care: Before adopting, we require an approved application, an interview, a home check, a signed adoption contract and an adoption fee (dogs $100-$300 depending on age) to cover the animal’s health-related expenses and boarding while in our care.

All of our animals are spayed or neutered, are current on shots, tested and de-wormed.Go to www.pawsinthecity.org to apply. Once we receive your adoption application, we will contact you for a phone interview and continue the adoption process from there.

Adoption application

https://pawsinthecity.org/dog-adoption-application/

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Dunn

Hound (Unknown Type)

Male, 2 yrs 5 mos
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Lillian

Australian Cattle Dog

Female, Adult
River Oaks, TX
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Durango

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 mo
Irving, TX
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Jackson

Hound (Unknown Type)/Shepherd (Unknown Type)

Male, Young
Mckinney, TX
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Dog Kennel #19

Boxer/Labrador Retriever

Female, 1 mo
Greenville, TX
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ELLIE

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 4 yrs 1 mo
Dallas, TX

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