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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Jack Daniels

Mixed Breed (Small)

Male, 8 mos

Denison, TX

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

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 3 yrs

Denison, TX

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

Shepherd (Unknown Type)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 1 yr 6 mos

Denison, TX

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids
Story
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Julie

Plott Hound/Shepherd (Unknown Type)

Female, 2 yrs

Denison, TX

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

German Shepherd Dog

Female, 5 yrs

Denison, TX

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
No Details Provided
Story
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Calvin

American Pit Bull Terrier/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 5 yrs

Denison, TX

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

Boxer/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 3 yrs

Denison, TX

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

Domestic Mediumhair

Female, 9 mos

Denison, TX

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
No Details Provided
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Ellie

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 9 mos

Denison, TX

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
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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Dottie

Staffordshire Bull Terrier

Female, Young

Denison, TX

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

Chihuahua

Male, Adult

Sherman, TX

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Not good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
Needs special attention
Needs experienced adopter
House-trained
Story
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Crema

American Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 5 mos

Sherman, TX

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with cats
Story

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