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Animal Shelter

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1. What are the Animal Shelter's Operating Hours?

The animal shelter is open to the public Tuesday through Saturday from 11:00am to 4:00pm. The phones are answered on these days from 8:00am to 4:00pm. The shelter is closed Sunday and Monday. On Sundays and Mondays, emergency calls will be dispatched to the on-duty animal control officer.

2. What are your adoption fees and what is included in those fees?

The adoption fees are $75 for a male dog, $85 for a female dog, and $55 for a cat. These fees include a rabies vaccination, a microchip and all vaccinations for influenza/parvo/etc.

3. How can I tell if my dog has rabies?

Not even the best professional can tell you if your animal has rabies. The best way to tell is to quarantine the animal for ten (10) days. There is no live animal test for rabies. Clinical signs include a change in behavior, loss of motor apparatus in hind legs, drooling from the mouth, baying or howling. Contact the animal shelter or your veterinarian for more information, or if you feel your animal has rabies or was exposed to an animal with rabies.

4. Can I volunteer at the Animal Shelter?

Yes. You must be at least 18 years of age and have a clear criminal history to volunteer at the Weatherford / Parker County Animal Shelter. Volunteers are needed to help socialize the animals, assist with adoptions, assist with fund raising efforts, and assist with kennels, ground cleaning and maintenance. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Barbara Pursley at 817-598-4111 for more information.

5. How can I help the shelter?

Donate items such as dog and cat food, kitty litter, collars and leashes, laundry detergent and bleach. Donations can be brought directly to the shelter.

Make a monetary contribution in the form of cash, check or money order made payable to the Weatherford Animal Shelter Building Improvement Fund. Monetary contributions may be mailed to Weatherford/Parker County Animal Shelter, 403 Hickory Lane, Weatherford, Texas 76086.

Purchase a memorial brick for $100, which can be engraved in honor or memory of a beloved family member or pet. A memorial wall will be erected as part of the new construction. More...

6. Where can I find a low cost spay or neuter program?

Contact the Azle Animal Shelter at 817-444-8215 to inquire about their program.

7. What can I do about barking dogs in my neighborhood? How can I report animals running loose in my neighborhood?

To report incidents involving animals call 817-598-4111. If an animal appears to be a threat to the safety of an individual, call 911.

8. I have a dog that needs to be picked up and the animal shelter is closed, what do I do?

Call the Weatherford Police Department if you live within the city and the Parker County Sheriff’s Office if you live in the county and they will give instructions on what to do next.

9. How can I find out if my animal was picked up by the animal control officer?

Contact the shelter at 817-598-4111 and they will assist you in determining if your animal was picked up.

10. What do I do if my dog bites someone?

In the State of Texas you are required to report all dog bites to the police or an animal control officer who will fill out a dog bite report on the incident.