Animal Adoptions
Irving Animal Services allows anyone looking for a companion animal to adopt from our shelter. Adopters must present government-issued identifictaion and pay the appropriate adoption fee. In addition to the adoption fee, Irving residents must purchase a city license.
Animals being adopted will be:
- Up to date on their vaccinations (Including rabies if the animal if over 4 months of age)
- Spayed or Neutered or $50 voucher towards spay/neuter (depending on surgery availability)
- Given a general dewormer and treated for fleas
- Microchipped and registered with 24 Pet Watch
- Heartworm tested (Dogs over 6 months of age)
- FeLV/FIV tested (Cats over 6 months of age)
- Given 30 days of ShelterCare Pet Insurance (With a valid email address)
- Given a five-pound bag of Science Diet
A list of all current animals in the shelter is available here.
All adoptions are done on a first-come, first-served basis. No holds can be done, no deposits can be made and no animal can be adopted out prior to its available date.
Adopter Responsibilities
Adoption of an animal means responsibility for the care of the animal and meeting of the conditions set forth by the city ordinance and public health laws.
The adopter will be responsible for having their companion animal vaccinated for rabies, if not already done prior to adoption. If you fail to have the adopted animal vaccinated for rabies within the given date, the City of Irving will file cases in municipal court based on Chapter 6 of the Irving Code of Civil and Criminal Offenses.
The City of Irving does their best to maintain their animals in good health but can not guarantee no underlying problems. A health check is strongly recommended within 72 hours.
For more information concerning our animals, contact the City of Irving Animal Services Department at (972) 721-2256.Thank you for your love and proper care of animals.
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