Cowtown Friends of Fort Worth Animal Care and Control

25/08/2024

Zadie, Rubi Red, and Enchilada all got adopted today! Be good, sweet little ones!

As always, we are so thankful for Maple Branch Craft Brewery for hosting us and for all the amazing Fort Worth Animal Care & Control fosters and volunteers who come out to help get these pups adopted. We can’t wait to come back on September 15th!

25/08/2024

Dogs available for adoption from Fort Worth Animal Care & Control have arrived! They are all extremely dog friendly and so sweet 🤍

We are at Maple Branch Craft Brewery (2628 Whitmore St., Fort Worth, TX 76107) until 4pm today. Stop by to learn how you can support your local animal shelter through donating, adopting, fostering, and volunteering! Don’t forget to grab a beer, food, and join us INSIDE. We can’t wait to see yall soon!

23/08/2024

Looking for something indoors to do this Sunday? Like dogs? Like beer? Well then we have the event for you!

Join us this Sunday, August 25th from 1-4pm at Maple Branch Craft Brewery for our monthly adoption event. Dogs like Peewee, Rubi Red, Enchilada, and Alfred will be there, along with many others, looking for a chance to steal your hearts and wiggle their ways into your home.

We will also have plenty of information on ways you can also support Fort Worth Animal Care & Control through fostering, volunteering, and donating.

Hope to see you all there!

22/08/2024

Thanks to your generous donations from the 2023 North Texas Giving Day, we’ve been able to make a significant impact on the lives of the 1,000 shelter animals under the care of Fort Worth Animal Care & Control! August monthly order is complete! We purchase around $1,500 in essential enrichment items and foster closet supplies, including treats, martingale collars, leashes, toys, lavender oil, heating pads for neonatal animals, and peanut butter every month. These supplies are crucial for enhancing the comfort and well-being of these animals, helping them feel more at home and supported as they await their forever families.

Your continued support makes this possible every single month, ensuring that these deserving animals receive the love and care they need. Thank you for being a vital part of this life-changing work. Together, we’re creating a brighter future for every animal in need!


Dominick (A0055871518) is 1 year old, 52 lbs; neutered male. Dog friendly, loves kids, and everyone he meets! Volunteer favorite 🩵 Available for adoption through FWACC at the North Animal Campus location: 351 Hillshire Drive, Haslet, TX

21/08/2024

Did someone say FREE!

YES!!! Spay Neuter Network in Fort Worth offers free spay/neuter to the following zip codes…
76103, 76104, 76105, 76106, 76107, 76108, 76110, 76111, 76112, 76114, 76115, 76116, 76119, 76133, and 76140

You must bring proof of residency. The program includes…
❤️surgery
❤️rabies vax
❤️pain meds
❤️MICROCHIP

Run don’t walk to their website below to make your appointments. 👇

https://spayneuternet.org/fort-worth-clinic/?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwlIG2BhC4ARIsADBgpVTNpbXQ3YWHT-oTyoqxg9KRgC54Ly98yK4E6JypB6yWZ5dMc7BOd1waAqytEALw_wcB

17/08/2024

Fort Worth Animal Care & Control is at Amon G Carter Jr. Exhibit hall ready for the Mega Adoption Event happening right NOW!

Over 1000 pets are waiting to meet you! Dogs, cats, equine, & even livestock! All adoption fees will be $25 or less and all pets are spayed/neutered, microchipped, and vaccinated!

Cowtown Friends was happy to help FWACC prepare for this event by purchasing this sign to celebrate adoptions and show off the amazing animals available for adoption!

📍Amon G. Carter Jr. Exhibits Hall
3401 W Lancaster Ave., Fort Worth, TX 76107

(Sat.) 10am-5pm
(Sun.) 10am-4pm

14/08/2024

update: safe in a shelter foster home!

Short-term foster needed until 9/12! This handsome boy has a freedom ticket out of Texas to a wonderful rescue group but needs a place to stay until his ride!

Hunter (56256888) is a 2 years old, 52 lbs, neutered male pointer mix. He is really eager to learn and very quick to it, but definitely needs someone who will work with him being a strong, working breed. He is dog friendly and a good boy!

He is going to have such a great life out of state and we can't wait to see it!!

Please let Fort Worth Animal Care & Control know if you'd like to foster this adorable boy for transport by emailing [email protected]

**He will not be available for adoption**

Volunteer notes: I had no issues leashing, unleashing, handling or walking (did pull some). He was calm for me in the play yard, has his sit command down, and takes his snackeroos like a perfect gentleman! Let’s get him out of Texas! 🐶♥️🙏🏻🐾

11/08/2024

Another successful adoption event!! 4 lucky Fort Worth Animal Care & Control dogs found their forever homes today 🐾 We are so thankful to Stockyards Station Events for having us out again today!

11/08/2024

Adoptable dogs from Fort Worth Animal Care & Control have arrived and are waiting to meet you! We are at Fort Worth Stockyards Station (140 E Exchange Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76164) inside the Stockman’s Club (Suite 225) until 3pm today. Stop by to learn how you can support your local animal shelter through donating, adopting, fostering, and volunteering! We can’t wait to see yall soon!

Thank you Stockyards Station Events for organizing this adoption event with us!

11/08/2024

Adoption Event 🐾 Join us tomorrow, Sunday, August 11th from 12-3pm for a wonderful adoption event co-hosted with Fort Worth Animal Care & Control, Fort Worth Stockyards Station, Stockyards Station Events! We will be inside the Stockman’s Club (Suite 225) with plenty of adoptable pups including Ellie. We will also have merchandise for sale supporting FWACC and plenty of information on how you can support your local shelter. We can’t wait to see you all there!

More info on Ellie from a shelter volunteer: one of my very favorite girls is almost out of time due to length of stay. She arrived 5/28. She dog friendly with other med/low energy dogs. She's not a fan of "in your face, want to play all the time" dogs. She's a co exister. Very easy to walk, never pulls, great in public. Went to an adoption event and was friendly to every person and dog that she met. She has the perfect "sit”, takes treats nicely, and tippy taps in happiness over treats. She’s gorgeous, she's sweet, she's friendly and SHE'S STILL AT THE SHELTER? Why? I just don't get it.

Come meet her and fall in love too!

07/08/2024

‼️ Updated list of MORE Short-Term Fosters Needed ‼️ Fort Worth Animal Care & Control is completely out of space and has daily euthanasia list.

All of these dogs have been tagged for out of state transport with amazing rescue groups and have a golden ticket to cash in! They need to be out of the shelter ASAP- ideally by THURSDAY, 8/8- or they might NOT be able to go and forfeit their chance at freedom. Majority of these dogs are code red, so they are beyond urgent! The shelter will provide all supplies needed.

If you can’t foster for the entire time, please comment which weeks you can help. Hopefully we can coordinate with another foster to fulfill the entire time.

Please send an email if you are able to help.
[email protected]

South Silcox location: 4900 Martin Street
North Animal location (NAC): 351 Hillshire Drive
Fort Worth, Texas - must be in DFW area

‼️NOT AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION‼️

If you are not a current foster you may fill out an application and submit for approval:

https://fortworthtexas.galaxydigital.com/agency/detail/Animal_Fostering/?agency_id=156289

07/08/2024

A heartfelt thank you to the Fort Worth Police Department for their incredible support in raising funds for the shelter animals at Fort Worth Animal Care & Control through their charity soccer game! Your dedication and effort not only brought our community together but also made a significant impact on the lives of countless animals in need. We are deeply grateful for your commitment and generosity. Thank you for being true champions for our furry friends!

This life-saving amount of money allows us to continue to say YES to every request staff makes to improve the lives of the animals at FWACC.

03/08/2024

Another Saturday, another car full of donations from Hollywood Feed to keep our friends at Fort Worth Animal Care & Control stocked with supplies for the foster closets.

02/08/2024

‼️ Updated list of MORE Short-Term Fosters Needed ‼️ Fort Worth Animal Care & Control is completely out of space and has daily euthanasia list.

All of these dogs have been tagged for out of state transport with amazing rescue groups and have a golden ticket to cash in! They need to be out of the shelter ASAP- ideally by TODAY, Friday 8/2- or they might NOT be able to go and forfeit their chance at freedom. A lot of these dogs were code red or they are taking up much needed kennel space, so they are beyond urgent! The shelter will provide all supplies needed.

Please send an email if you are able to help.
[email protected]

South Silcox location: 4900 Martin Street
North Animal location (NAC): 351 Hillshire Drive
Fort Worth, Texas - must be in DFW area

‼️NOT AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION‼️

If you are not a current foster you may fill out an application and submit for approval:

https://fortworthtexas.galaxydigital.com/agency/detail/Animal_Fostering/?agency_id=156289

01/08/2024

Update: We just heard from the adopter and Dominick is NOT cat friendly so they will be returning him 😔 He is good with dogs & kids. He will go back on the last call list as soon as he is back. He needs a new foster or adopter immediately.

Update: We just heard from the adopter and Dominick is NOT cat friendly so they will be returning him 😔 He is good with dogs & kids. He will go back on the last call list as soon as he is back. He needs a new foster or adopter immediately.

Last call dog, Dominick, found his forever family today at the adoption event! We are so thankful for the volunteer that brought him out today and for so many others at Fort Worth Animal Care & Control that were advocating for this sweet boy 🖤🐾

As always, we love spending our afternoon at Maple Branch Craft Brewery and can’t wait to come back next month!

31/07/2024

update: ADOPTED 🩵🐾

IMMEDIATE FOSTER/RESCUE/ADOPTER NEEDED!!

Eros (A0055749481 is 1 year old, 52 lbs, neutered male). He is now listed as urgent placement - needs out of the shelter by Thursday, 8/1, and this boy is an absolute unicorn dog he MUST be saved!

Foster said: I pulled him for an out and about yesterday which then turned into an overnight and he was so perfect I was hoping to just continue fostering but now I’m unexpectedly needing to fly home for a family emergency and I’m not sure how long I’ll be gone.

I will forever be indebted to whoever pulls this boy!! I will happily bring him to you! I will buy him toys or whatever supplies you need! He’s groomed and all clean! And if I happen to still be in town Saturday I can pick him up from wherever you live and take him to the Panther Island adoption event!

This boy is
🐾potty trained
🐾the best car ride passenger
🐾dog friendly
🐾extremely kid friendly

He’s just the absolute best boy you could ever ask for! I took him to Wild Acre yesterday and he was surrounded by a bunch of 3 year olds loving on him 😭 he slept completely silent in the dog bed all night and walks perfectly on the leash!!

I’ve emailed petsmart about him, he’s on the trello board for potential transport, and he’s a dream at adoption events so he should get scooped up pretty quick if someone could please help this sweet boy !! 💙

He is with Fort Worth Animal Care & Control. Please comment if you can save his life!

31/07/2024

‼️ MORE Short-Term Fosters Needed ‼️ Fort Worth Animal Care & Control is completely out of space and has daily euthanasia list.

All of these dogs have been tagged for out of state transport with amazing rescue groups and have a golden ticket to cash in! They need to be out of the shelter ASAP- ideally by Thursday 8/1- or they might NOT be able to go and forfeit their chance at freedom. A lot of these dogs were code red or they are taking up much needed kennel space, so they are beyond urgent! The shelter will provide all supplies needed.

Please send an email if you are able to help.
[email protected]

South Silcox location: 4900 Martin Street
North Animal location (NAC): 351 Hillshire Drive
Fort Worth, Texas - must be in DFW area

‼️NOT AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION‼️

If you are not a current foster you may fill out an application and submit for approval:

https://fortworthtexas.galaxydigital.com/agency/detail/Animal_Fostering/?agency_id=156289

28/07/2024

Update: We just heard from the adopter and Dominick is NOT cat friendly so they will be returning him 😔 He is good with dogs & kids. He will go back on the last call list as soon as he is back. He needs a new foster or adopter immediately.

Last call dog, Dominick, found his forever family today at the adoption event! We are so thankful for the volunteer that brought him out today and for so many others at Fort Worth Animal Care & Control that were advocating for this sweet boy 🖤🐾

As always, we love spending our afternoon at Maple Branch Craft Brewery and can’t wait to come back next month!

28/07/2024

More adoptable dogs from Fort Worth Animal Care & Control have joined us at Maple Branch Craft Brewery! We are here for another hour and would love to have you stop by. We can’t think of a better way to spend this hot afternoon: Cold beer, yummy food, dog kisses, and merchandise to support your local animal shelter. We will be here until 5pm!

28/07/2024

Dogs available for adoption from Fort Worth Animal Care & Control have arrived at Maple Branch Craft Brewery! They are all extremely dog friendly and so sweet 🤍

We are here until 5pm today. Stop by to learn how you can support your local animal shelter through donating, adopting, fostering, and volunteering! Don’t forget to grab a beer, food, and join us inside. We can’t wait to see yall soon!

27/07/2024

Come and join us tomorrow from 1-5 PM at Maple Branch Craft Brewery! There will be tons of adoptable dogs from Fort Worth Animal Care & Control looking for their forever families. We can’t think of a better way to spend a Sunday afternoon, can you?

27/07/2024

We were so excited to work on this project. The volunteer/meet and greet room at Fort Worth Animal Care & Control was in need of a makeover, and we thought this was the perfect place to put your donations to use. Not only is the room used for volunteers to take dogs in to get better pictures and learn their personality, but now there is an indoor, air-conditioned room for potential adopters to meet with their new family members. With the help of staff members and the communities’ donations, we are so happy with the final product! Thank you for your continued support 🐾

25/07/2024

‼️ MORE Short-Term Fosters Needed ‼️ Fort Worth Animal Care & Control is completely out of space and has daily euthanasia list.

All of these dogs have been tagged for out of state transport with amazing rescue groups and have a golden ticket to cash in! They need to be out of the shelter ASAP- ideally by Friday 7/26 - or they might NOT be able to go and forfeit their chance at freedom. A lot of these dogs were code red or they are taking up much needed kennel space, so they are beyond urgent! The shelter will provide all supplies needed.

Please send an email if you are able to help.
[email protected]

South Silcox location: 4900 Martin Street
North Animal location (NAC): 351 Hillshire Drive
Fort Worth, Texas - must be in DFW area

‼️NOT AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION‼️

If you are not a current foster you may fill out an application and submit for approval:

https://fortworthtexas.galaxydigital.com/agency/detail/Animal_Fostering/?agency_id=156289

24/07/2024

Another donation haul from our friends at Hollywood Feed! These donations go such a long way to helping keep the foster closets at Fort Worth Animal Care & Control stocked for all the amazing people who open up their hearts and homes to animals in need.

24/07/2024

Meet Jane (A0056084208)!

The doggie model 💕 This older beauty was found as a stray on 6/6 and has been patiently waiting at the shelter! She is extremely sweet, loves to play, and is incredibly dog-friendly. In fact, she helps dog-test other dogs at the shelter!

Jane keeps a clean kennel, is easy to handle, and is a true ray of sunshine. She's ready to light up your life with her playful spirit and loving nature. Come meet Jane and see why she's such a special girl!

She is 7 years old, 30 pounds, female, and is at Fort Worth Animal Care & Control: 351 Hillshire Drive, Fort Worth 76052.

Adoptions are first come, first serve in person from 12-6pm every day of the week except Wednesdays.
Interested in fostering, email [email protected]
Rescue tags can be sent to [email protected]

📸: Kacee Anderson Photography : Her comments on Jane were she immediately sat for me and repeated it multiple times. I think she might know a few more commands!

23/07/2024

Fort Worth Animal Care & Control has had a huge influx of neonatal kittens and puppies. To accommodate, we just purchased $400 worth of formula to feed these little ones. Our goal is to provide shelter fosters and staff with supplies needed to help these orphaned pets.

Even with our purchase, the shelter always needs additional supplies. If you’d like to support these newborns, visit https://tinyurl.com/fwaccfostersupplies or https://tinyurl.com/puppykittenwishlist
Every can helps save a life!

Ship to: Melanie Pena
Fort Worth Animal Care & Control
4900 Martin Street
Fort Worth, TX 76119

22/07/2024

Meet Tilly (A0056259503)!

Her foster mama said: I have had the pleasure of fostering Miss Tilly, originally Alyssa, who was recently last call for fearful behavior. She is the absolute sweetest baby and full of personality. She is still learning to love and would benefit from a home that can grow with her. I think she would be just amazing for an older person as she is very low maintenance and already potty trained and kennel trained. She is very very docile! She loves my dog, and is shy at first. No growling or anything around kids, she just gives lots of kisses. If anyone knows of anyone looking for a pup that fits that description please let me know!

Look at her shelter picture in the comments. This is why 💖

Tilly (shelter name is Alyssa) is 3 years old, 34 pounds, female, and currently in a foster home through Fort Worth Animal Care & Control so please email [email protected] if you are interested in meeting her!

18/07/2024

Early this morning, 49 lucky dogs from Fort Worth Animal Care & Control departed on shelter transport to rescue partners in the Northeast! 17 of those dogs were last call! Thanks to a generous grant, Cowtown Friends funded this life-saving trip!

This wouldn’t have been possible without FOSTERS! Dogs that receive their golden ticket out of Texas must be out of the shelter for a minimum of two weeks to prepare them for the trip. The shelter provides all supplies - many which are purchased through your continuous donations.

With so many upcoming transports, we need your help! If you are interested in learning more about short term fostering for the shelter’s transport program and being a part of a life-saving movement, please email [email protected]

Check out our previous posts for dogs that still need a short term foster home!