Denison Animal Welfare Group

Animal rescue in Denison, Texas

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P. O. Box 1330, Denison, TX 75021

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Adoptable Pets at Denison Animal Welfare Group

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Mellow

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 7 mos

Denison, TX

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N/A
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(when grown) -
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No Details Provided
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Hobbs

American Pit Bull Terrier/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 5 yrs

Denison, TX

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N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
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Good with kids
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Frosty

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 1 yr 5 mos

Denison, TX

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N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
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Good with kids
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Lil Honey fka Tater

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 1 yr

Denison, TX

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N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
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Good with kids
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Shirley

Boxer

Female, 3 yrs

Denison, TX

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N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
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Good with kids
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Jim Beam

Australian Cattle Dog/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 8 mos

Denison, TX

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N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
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Good with kids
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Toffee

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 2 mos

Denison, TX

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N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
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No Details Provided
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Donnie

Australian Cattle Dog

Male, 6 mos

Denison, TX

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N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
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No Details Provided
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Twix

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 2 mos

Denison, TX

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N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
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No Details Provided
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Rescue FAQs

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.
We are located in Denison, Texas and serve the Texoma area of Grayson County, Texas and surrounding counties.
  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Visit the Facility and Find a Pet
  • 3. Pay Fee
  • 4. Take the Pet Home

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.

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George

Labrador Retriever

Male, Adult

Denison, TX

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N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs
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Buck

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Young

Denison, TX

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N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
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No Details Provided
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Molly

American Staffordshire Terrier

Female, Young

Denison, TX

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N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
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No Details Provided
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