Rowlett Animal Services

Hello human of the internet! Are you looking for information about the Rowlett animal shelter aka Rowlett Animal Services?

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Here is info on adoption, volunteering, fostering, and more at the Rowlett, Texas City Animal Shelter!

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Where is Rowlett Animal Services?

Rowlett Animal Services (RAS)is the municipal (city) animal shelter in Rowlett, Texas which is about 25 minutes northeast of Dallas, Texas near Garland, Texas.

The Rowlett Animal Shelter is located at:

Rowlett Animal Shelter Services

4402 Industrial Street

Rowlett, TX 75088

Phone: 972-412-6219

Email: AnimalServices@rowlett.com

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Is Rowlett Animal Services open today?

ROWLETT ANIMAL SHELTER HOURS:

10am - 5pm TUESDAY through SATURDAY

Closed SUNDAY and MONDAY

FOLLOW: Rowlett Animal Services FACEBOOK

FOLLOW: Rowlett Animal Services INSTAGRAM (coming soon)

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Information below on:

• ADOPTION
• FOSTER TO ADOPT
• FOSTERING
• PUP DAY OUT
• VOLUNTEERING
• SENIOR / MILITARY DISCOUNT

How to Adopt A Dog (or cat!) From Rowlett Animal Services

• WHEN Pet adoptions at Rowlett Animal Services are processed in person and via phone during business hours
• WHO Adopters must be at least 18 years of age and present a valid form of ID
• HOW Visit Rowlett Animal Services, connect with staff on Facebook Messenger, or submit an inquiry for a specific pet via their Petfinder profile
• ADOPTION COST fees range from $5 - $75 based on the age and type of animal and resident status (military, senior, etc)
• WHAT IS INCLUDED with a dog or cat adoption from Irving Animal Services
  • VACCINATIONS up to date
  • SPAY / NEUTER
  • DEWORMER and FLEA/TICK treatment, as needed
  • MICROCHIP and registration
  • HW TEST
  • HW Treatment, if needed
• WHAT IF I AM OUT OF THE AREA or OUTSIDE OF TEXAS? Rowlett Animal Services will facilitate support for out-of-area adoptions! Please review this information about remote Texas rescue dog adoptions. Adopter must arrange transport if not personally retrieving your new pet.

• SENIOR / MILITARY DISCOUNT available on adoption fee

View Adoptable Dogs at Rowlett Animal Services here. To adopt, visit in person or contact the shelter if you have questions about adopting or about a particular animal.

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How To Foster A Dog From Rowlett Animal Services

Fostering is a wonderful way to help an animal get adopted. Read our DLB Fostering Steps here and be sure you dive into the 333 Rule to set you and your foster dog up for success!

Dog, Cat, and Kitten fostering allows the animal to decompress and let their personality out so there are better notes to better match them to a new home!

Rescue animal fostering also helps alleviate space at animal shelters so when you foster a dog or cat from the Irving Animal Shelter, you are helping that animal as well as the animal who gets to take their cleared kennel!

Rowlett Animal Services offers the following foster opportunities:

1. FOSTER (general) Foster an animal to give them a break from the shelter, get good photos and videos and help market them! Tips to Market Your Foster Pet
2. "FOSTER TO ADOPT" 30-DAY TRIAL Take a new pet home and see if it's a fit before committing! Be sure to employ the 333 Rule to set you and your new pet up for success!‍
3. UNDERAGED KITTENS/PUPPIES Underaged kittens and puppies may go into foster to grow into age and weight when they can be spayed/neutered and adopted.

How to foster with RAS:

• FOSTER FORMS forms must be filled out, in person, at the shelter (for general fostering or foster-to-adopt)
• GENERAL FOSTERING will require providing the shelter with updates and participation in adoption events
• FOSTER REQUIREMENTS include valid ID, permission to have pets at your home, all shelter foster forms completed

All supplies will be provided to fosters including medical care and needs, a kennel, food, litter, etc.

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Rowlett Animal Services: PUP DAY OUT

Give a pup a break from that shelter kennel live for a day!

If you want to hang out with a dog in consideration for adoption or just want to get a dog out on the town for some fun and maybe running into their new human, a Pup Day Out is the way to go!

1. CONNECT WITH ROWLETT ANIMAL SERVICES
2. CHOOSE A DOG
3. PAPERWORK
4. ADOPT ME GEAR provided by shelter
5. HIT THE TOWN take your PDO dog to dog-friendly spots for adventure and maybe someone will spy them and fall in love!

IMPORTANT RULES: No dog parks and no off-leash outdoor adventures (but it is okay to take them to your home to hang, play, or have a little nap, etc! But do NOT introduce your own pets to a PDO dog - this is not worth the risk, chancing it with quick intros, and they may not be cat friendly, etc... just don't risk it!)

When can you take a Rowlett Animal Shelter dog on a "Pup Day Out?" The shelter will discuss options with you and allows for short day trips, overnight slumber parties, or weekend stays.

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How To Volunteer At Rowlett Animal Services

Want to help animals at RAS by volunteering at the Rowlett, Texas Animal Shelter?

Rescue Animal Volunteer roles available at Rowlett Animal Services include:

• MAINTENANCE cleaning and general maintenance of kennels and shelter spaces
• ANIMALS socializing, training, grooming
• EVENTS support at adoption events, clinics for microchipping and vaccinations, and more
• PHOTOGRAPHY cute pics for promotion!

Volunteers must be at least 16 years old. Submit a volunteer application through the shelter's non-profit "Friends of Rescue Animals" Click to the Rowlett Animal Services Website Volunteer Page to learn more!

Once you have submitted your application, you will receive an email to complete an additional city application and complete an online orientation. The next step will be an email with registration info for an in-person orientation. Up next will be animal handling training then you will create a MyImpact account and may start registering for volunteer shifts!

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