There's a lot to learn when you have a new pet. Our sister brand, The Wildest, is here to support you—with new pet checklists, virtual training, and expert guides. Sign up for free.
Bella Mae - surrendered when owner could not longer care for her. Information shared about the dog: she is active, somewhat timid, and gentle. She does well with men, women and small children. She is house-trained, gets along with other animals and rides well in a car. A good placement for her would be a young couple or family.
Please note: information was shared with DAWG at time of surrender, DAWG cannot confirm or make guarantees. She has been intimidated by the shelter environment but she is steadily making progress.
$75 adoption fee: she is spayed, microchipped, has age-appropriate vaccinations. She tested NEG for heartworms, has been treated for parasites and started on flea/tick/heartworm prevention.
Bella Mae - surrendered when owner could not longer care for her. Information shared about the dog: she is active, somewhat timid, and gentle. She does well with men, women and small children. She is house-trained, gets along with other animals and rides well in a car. A good placement for her would be a young couple or family.
Please note: information was shared with DAWG at time of surrender, DAWG cannot confirm or make guarantees. She has been intimidated by the shelter environment but she is steadily making progress.
$75 adoption fee: she is spayed, microchipped, has age-appropriate vaccinations. She tested NEG for heartworms, has been treated for parasites and started on flea/tick/heartworm prevention.
Please fill out the application by visting us at http://denisonanimalwelfaregroup.org/adopt and clicking on the animal you are interested in
2.
Visit the Facility and Find a Pet
We will contact you to set up an appointment to meet your new pet.
3.
Pay Fee
The next step is to pay the fee and sign the adoption contract. Fees vary and are typically disclosed in animal bio.
4.
Take the Pet Home
Pets are released after they are spayed/neutered. In some cases, they've just been pulled from the city pound and must wait for next clinic
Additional adoption info
The City of Denison contracts with the Morton Street Animal Hospital (MSAH) to house impounded animals at 2500 West Morton Street.
Adoptions are through DAWG, fees vary. Animals are not released to adopters until they are spayed / neutered.
Typical dog fee is $75 except for young puppies and small dogs. The adoption fee includes spay/neuter surgery, vaccinations and microchip.
Typical cat fee is $60. The adoption fee includes spay/neuter surgery, rabies shot and FCVR, feline leukemia, and treatment for all internal and external parasites.
The City of Denison contracts with the Morton Street Animal Hospital (MSAH) to house impounded animals at 2500 West Morton Street.
Adoptions are through DAWG, fees vary. Animals are not released to adopters until they are spayed / neutered.
Typical dog fee is $75 except for young puppies and small dogs. The adoption fee includes spay/neuter surgery, vaccinations and microchip.
Typical cat fee is $60. The adoption fee includes spay/neuter surgery, rabies shot and FCVR, feline leukemia, and treatment for all internal and external parasites.
Please check our website, www.denisonanimalwelfare.org or our Facebook page for upcoming adoption events.
Please check our website, www.denisonanimalwelfare.org or our Facebook page for upcoming adoption events.
More about this rescue
The Denison Animal Welfare Group (DAWG) is a group of volunteers dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation and re-homing of pets in need; education and access to low-cost spay/neuter/vaccination programs.
We are a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit public charity. Our mission statement is: \r\nTo develop a successful adoption program for the abused, neglected, abandoned, or unwanted animals within the city of Denison, TX. To eliminate the euthanasia of healthy, adoptable animals. To develop a network of partners and businesses to fund this endeavor, and to create an organization that oversees animal welfare within the city of Denison. To raise funds to pay for veterinary care and fees associated with animal rescue.
The Denison Animal Welfare Group (DAWG) is a group of volunteers dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation and re-homing of pets in need; education and access to low-cost spay/neuter/vaccination programs.
We are a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit public charity. Our mission statement is: \r\nTo develop a successful adoption program for the abused, neglected, abandoned, or unwanted animals within the city of Denison, TX. To eliminate the euthanasia of healthy, adoptable animals. To develop a network of partners and businesses to fund this endeavor, and to create an organization that oversees animal welfare within the city of Denison. To raise funds to pay for veterinary care and fees associated with animal rescue.