We understand that life can take unexpected turns. At Dallas Animal Services, we're here to support you, whether that means helping you find a new, loving home for your pet or connecting you with resources to help you keep them. The shelter should always be a last resort, and we're here to help you explore every other option first.
Can't Keep Your Pet?
Resources to help you keep your pet
Dallas Pets Alive PASS Program
Dallas Pets Alive!’s PASS (Positive Alternative to Shelter Surrender) Program which offers resources to help families keep their pets. If you are considering rehoming your pet, please fill out this form to see if any assistance can be provided.
If you recently adopted from DAS or another shelter, we would encourage you to look over our 3-3-3 Rule Flyer which covers what you can expect from a recently adopted pet at 3 days, 3 weeks, and 3 months. Going to a new environment can overwhelm many pets.
Free & Low-Cost Pet Care
We have several low-cost and free events every month for Dallas residents. Update your pet’s vaccines, sign up for spay/neuter services, and receive free pet food. View our upcoming events.
Resources to rehome your pet
Rehome with Adopt-a-Pet
Network your pet for rehoming with Adopt-a-Pet.
Use this link to post your pet.
There is a small fee to post your pet, but City of Dallas residents can use this 90% off code: DAS78959
Home-to-Home
Home To Home™ is an online platform that allows residents to proactively rehome their pets when keeping them is no longer an option. This is a great option if you can keep your pet while you rehome them or you want to find them a great new family yourself.
New Digs
New Digs helps to keep pets out of shelters and gives prospective adopters the opportunity to learn about pets directly from their owners who know them best!
Surrender your pet to DAS
Surrendering your pet to the shelter is not an easy decision and should be your last resort. With thousands of animals coming through our doors each year, the shelter struggles at or over capacity on a daily basis.
Owner surrenders are by appointment through our partners at Spay Neuter Network.
If you feel you or your pet’s health or safety is at risk, please call 311.
If this is a pet you have recently found, please visit our Found Pet page for next steps.
If this is an emergency or if you have additional questions, please email us at DASPetSupport@Dallas.gov.