Humane Society Of Dallas County
About Humane Society Of Dallas County
At Humane Society of Dallas County, the work starts with the animals that need a place to land most. The shelter provides adoption, foster, surrender, rescue, and care for cats and dogs in Dallas County, along with lost-and-found help and education for people who want to do right by their pets. If you care about giving animals a safer next step, this is a place that keeps the path open. It serves indigent, abused, neglected, and homeless cats and dogs with practical, local help.
What stands out here is how many moments of an animal's life the organization can touch. A cat or dog can come in for shelter care, move into foster, be connected with adoption, or be helped through a surrender or lost-and-found situation. That same work is paired with responsible pet ownership education for the Dallas community.
Programs
The concrete work this nonprofit runs. Each program may later become a fundable project.
Adoption
Connects cats and dogs with permanent loving homes.
Foster care
Places animals in foster homes, with training and supplies provided for foster caregivers.
Volunteer service
Offers opportunities to give time and labor to support the shelter and its animals.
Animal surrender
Accepts animals by appointment when space and care are available and works to keep pets as comfortable as possible while in care.
Lost and found resources
Provides resources for people searching for a missing pet or who have found a lost animal.
Shelter care and rescue
Provides a safe, healthy environment, medical care, and shelter for abused, neglected, and indigent dogs and cats.
About this work
In their own words — what they do, who it reaches, and what your dollars actually fund.
Mission
Humane Society of Dallas County ministers to the indigent animal population, promotes responsible pet ownership, seeks to ensure humane treatment of all animals, and improves their quality of life.
Who they serve
Indigent, abused, neglected, and homeless cats and dogs in Dallas County and the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
How your donation helps
- Food, litter, crates, toys, bedding, and medicine for animals in foster care
- Medical care and shelter for dogs and cats
- Daily care for animals in the no-kill shelter
- Support for rescue, adoption, and foster services
Our story
Humane Society of Dallas County has served Dallas-area cats and dogs for more than 40 years. Its stated purpose is to provide a safe and healthy environment for abused and neglected animals in Dallas and to educate the community on responsible pet ownership.
Need help?
How someone in need can access Humane Society Of Dallas County’s services.
For animal surrender, the shelter asks people to call directly to speak with staff. Surrenders are by appointment, and the shelter works to accept animals as long as space and care are available. If an appointment cannot be scheduled, the shelter lists SPCA of Texas, Dallas Animal Services, Operation Kindness, and Dallas Pets Alive as alternate resources.
Stories
The people behind the work.
In their words
Everyone can help save lives!
No experience is necessary.
We will do our best to make your pet as comfortable as possible while in our care.
Events
Kitten Pal-Ooza
A kitten-focused event with hands-on activities, crafts, fostering opportunities, and kitten care.
Bougie Queens Drag Show
A fundraiser benefiting the shelter animals.
Foster Fest
An event held with Dallas Pets Alive to support fostering and adoption.
Ways to help
Concrete needs and volunteer roles Humane Society Of Dallas County has shared.
Current needs
- Private donations
- Foster homes
- Volunteers
Volunteer opportunities
- Shelter volunteer
- Foster caregiver
Recognition & press
Press & mentions
Partners & funders
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this nonprofit and how its work happens.
How do I surrender an animal to Humane Society of Dallas County?
Surrenders happen by appointment. Call the shelter directly so staff can talk through the animal and the options available.
What if I cannot schedule a surrender appointment?
The shelter points people to SPCA of Texas, Dallas Animal Services, Operation Kindness, and Dallas Pets Alive as alternate resources.
What support is available for fostering an animal?
Foster caregivers get training and the supplies they need, including food, litter, crates, toys, bedding, and medicine if necessary.