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City of Alvarado Animal Control Services

Animal shelter in Alvarado, TX

Howdy, Partner! The mission of the Alvarado Department of Animal Control is to balance the health, safety and welfare needs of the people and animals in our City. Our mission is accomplished by working with our citizens and other animal welfare organizations; by enforcing the animal laws of Texas as well as the City of Avarado, providing educational programs and humanely providing care, nourishment and a safe environment for the unwanted, stray, abused and abandoned animals in our City. We will educate the public about responsible companion animals ownership, aggressively investigate animal cruelty cases, find homes for as many homeless animals as possible and humanely euthanize the unwanted, injured or dangerous animals in our community.

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602 South Parkway
Alvarado, TX 76009
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Meet their adoptable pets

602 South Parkway

Alvarado, TX 76009

See every new pet that comes to this shelter!

Create an alert, and we'll notify you every time a new pet comes in who meets your criteria.

Adoptable pets at City of Alvarado Animal Control Services

We'll also keep you updated on 57538030's adoption status with email updates.
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57538030

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 5 mos
Alvarado, TX
We'll also keep you updated on Maverick's adoption status with email updates.
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Maverick

Husky

Male, 2 yrs 7 mos
Alvarado, TX
We'll also keep you updated on 57525847's adoption status with email updates.
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57525847

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 8 yrs
Alvarado, TX
We'll also keep you updated on Whiskey's adoption status with email updates.
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Whiskey

Australian Shepherd

Female, 1 yr
Alvarado, TX
We'll also keep you updated on Bob's adoption status with email updates.
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Bob

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 1 mo
Alvarado, TX
We'll also keep you updated on Maverick's adoption status with email updates.
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Maverick

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 1 yr
Alvarado, TX
We'll also keep you updated on Bonnie's adoption status with email updates.
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Bonnie

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 9 mos
Alvarado, TX
We'll also keep you updated on Daphne's adoption status with email updates.
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Daphne

Black Mouth Cur

Female, 1 yr
Alvarado, TX

Shelter FAQs

Alvarado Department of Animal Control Services provides services to the City of Alvarado, Texas only.
We do however adopt any available animal to any person who meets our adoption criteria.

  • 1. Visit the Facility and Find a Pet
  • 2. Sign Adoption Contract
  • 3. Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

The Alvarado Department of Animal Care and Control always has wonderful animals to choose from, all of whom deserve to have a long and happy life.

Our adoption policies are fair and our adoption fee is one of the best values you will find so please, come down to Alvarado Animal Care and Control and give one of the pets in our shelter a second chance.

Adoption Requirements:


  • Persons wishing to adopt an animal must be over 18 years of age;



  • Submit an adoption application



  • Adoptor must agree to spay or neuter the animal they adopt in accordance with Texas Health & Safety Code Section 828.002



  • Adoptor must agree to have their new pet vaccinated against rabies in accordance with Texas Health & Safety code 826.021



  • Persons who rent their home must provide proof that pets are allowed to reside with them in their residence and a pet deposit (if any) has been submitted.



  • Agree to obey all applicable state, county, city and/or town ordinances relating to proper care of a companion animal/pet.



  • Submit an adoption fee




  • Alvarado Animal Care & Control reserves the right to refuse to adopt an animal if we have reason to believe that doing so would not be in the best interest of the animal. We hope to hear from you real soon!

    Adoption application

    https://www.cityofalvarado.org/184/Animal-Control

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    We'll also keep you updated on Orchid's adoption status with email updates.
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    Orchid

    Goldendoodle

    Female, 10 mos
    Dallas, TX
    We'll also keep you updated on Quinoa's adoption status with email updates.
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    Quinoa

    Domestic Shorthair

    Female, 9 mos
    Dallas, TX
    We'll also keep you updated on MUFFIN's adoption status with email updates.
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    MUFFIN

    German Shepherd Dog

    Female, 3 yrs 4 mos
    Dallas, TX
    We'll also keep you updated on SALLY's adoption status with email updates.
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    SALLY

    Mixed Breed (Medium)

    Female, 2 yrs 1 mo
    Dallas, TX
    We'll also keep you updated on SLEEPY's adoption status with email updates.
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    SLEEPY

    Domestic Mediumhair

    Male, 4 yrs
    Dallas, TX
    We'll also keep you updated on Paloma's adoption status with email updates.
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    Paloma

    Australian Cattle Dog/Collie

    Female, 5 yrs 7 mos
    Arlington, TX

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