New Pet Playbook
Here is a collection of resources that will be helpful to helping your new pet adjust to your home.
The ASPCA has tips on some of the most common issues pet parents might encounter with their dogs. Learn how to stop unwanted dog behaviors.
DOGS
- 3-3-3 Guide (Dogs)
- Dog-to-Dog Introductions
- Dog-to-Cat Introductions
- Crate Training 101
- Introducing Dogs and Cats
- Tips for taking your dog out in public
- Loose-leash walking tips
- Teach dogs not to jump on people
- Destructive chewing
- Reducing car anxiety
- Dog body language
CATS
VCA Animal Hospitals has a library of medical topics from common illnesses to preventative health care.
Texas has one of the highest rates of heartworm transmission in the United States. Protect your pet by keeping them on monthly heartworm prevention.
Visit our Pet Health page for more pet wellness tips.
GENERAL
- Pet dental care
- Pet obesity
- Senior pet care
- All about fleas, ticks, and worms
- Vaccinations
- More about vaccines
DOGS
CATS
All pets adopted from Dallas Animal Services have had a microchip implanted. To check your microchip registration and ensure your contact information is up-to-date, visit 24petwatch.com or call 1-866-597-2424. Microchip registration is FREE and you do not need to pay for additional services for the microchip to work.
Many plants, household cleaning items, and human foods are toxic to dogs. If your pet ingests something toxic, call the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435.
The right time to prepare for a disaster or emergency is now. Please consult the Red Cross website for important information about disaster preparedness.
We understand that life happens and circumstances change. If you are struggling to care for your pet and need help, please consider applying for Dallas Pets Alive’s PASS program first. We also have pet food pantries around the city and other resources to help support pet owners in need.
Sometimes a pet simply doesn’t work out for your home. We do accept returns and surrenders, but our shelter is over capacity so we encourage you to try rehoming your pet on your own if you can.
Dealing with cat allergies?