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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
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3824 Cedar Springs
#360
Dallas, TX 75219
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Meet their adoptable pets

3824 Cedar Springs

#360

Dallas, TX 75219

See every new pet that comes to this rescue!

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

Adoptable pets at Paws In The City

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

American Staffordshire Terrier/Australian Cattle Dog

Male, 6 yrs 11 mos
Dallas, TX
We'll also keep you updated on Dahlia's adoption status with email updates.
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Dahlia

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 9 yrs 3 mos
Dallas, TX
We'll also keep you updated on Moby's adoption status with email updates.
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Moby

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 9 yrs 3 mos
Dallas, TX
We'll also keep you updated on Pugsley's adoption status with email updates.
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Pugsley

Pug/Brussels Griffon

Male, 13 yrs
Dallas, TX
We'll also keep you updated on Franklin's adoption status with email updates.
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Franklin

Dachshund

Male, 5 yrs 7 mos
Dallas, TX
We'll also keep you updated on Ridge's adoption status with email updates.
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Ridge

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male, 1 yr 4 mos
Dallas, TX
We'll also keep you updated on Gavin's adoption status with email updates.
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Gavin

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)/Shih Tzu

Male, 3 yrs 10 mos
Dallas, TX
We'll also keep you updated on Winnie's adoption status with email updates.
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Winnie

Labrador Retriever/Carolina Dog

Female, 6 yrs 4 mos
Dallas, TX

Rescue FAQs

the DFW Metroplex

  • 1. Submit Application

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/

Pets at shelters & rescues near Paws In The City

Greyhound Adoption League of Texas, Inc

3400 Carlisle St #430,
Dallas, TX 75204

Love on -4- Paws

570 Lakeshore,
Ennis, TX 75119

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

Dutch Shepherd

Male, 3 yrs 8 mos
Garland, TX
We'll also keep you updated on Butters's adoption status with email updates.
Needs Home Fast
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Butters

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male, 1 yr 6 mos
Everman, TX
We'll also keep you updated on Harley's adoption status with email updates.
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Harley

Great Pyrenees

Male, 2 yrs 4 mos
Kaufman, TX
We'll also keep you updated on Henry's adoption status with email updates.
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Henry

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 yrs 4 mos
Dallas, TX
We'll also keep you updated on ZOE's adoption status with email updates.
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ZOE

Boxer

Female, 6 yrs 5 mos
Plano, TX
We'll also keep you updated on Cruz's adoption status with email updates.
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Cruz

Boxer/Pointer

Male, 6 yrs 2 mos
Quinlan, TX

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