Denton Animal Shelter

Category: Animal shelter

Address: 3717 N Elm St, Denton, TX 76207, USA

Phone: +19403497594

Opening hours

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 10AM–5PM

Tuesday: 10AM–5PM

Wednesday: 10AM–5PM

Thursday: 10AM–5PM

Friday: 10AM–5PM

Saturday: 10AM–5PM

Reviews

Kimberly Thomas

Oct 16, 2022

Love the way the shelter is set up

Dee Marrow-Zane

Oct 11, 2022

They posted on FB that they were “overflowing” with barn cats. Our beloved barn cat passed last spring, so I commented that we could take 1 or 2. I commented on that post twice - no response. I messaged them privately - also no response. I called the next Saturday morning and was told on the phone that yes, they had lots of barn cats needing homes. Loaded up the fam and made the 30 min drive. When we got there, there were no available cats. There were 2 that still needed vetting - and if I could wait, I could pick them up on Tuesday. I agreed, and left my name and number. No one has called. I guess I’ll look for barn cats elsewhere? How many more animals could be adopted & helped if this organization was just a little more responsive? UPDATE - I did call back, and was told my name was on file for two Barn cats, and someone would call me as soon as they were ready. Still haven’t heard back. Tried calling today at 2:45pm, and apparently they’re closed.

Unapproved Truth

Oct 1, 2022

Emily at the front desk is barbarically rude and frankly doesn't deserve her job. She's condescending, lazy, incompetent and unpleasant - all wrapped up in a homely overly tattooed package. I pity the employees who are stuck working with her. If you ever find yourself in a situation where you need to fulfill community service hours - don't even bother with this place. Do your hours at the Salvation Army or something, where you can get a free meal out of the deal. Let Emily clean her own dog bowls and pet laundry, the rude pig.

Lauren Johnson

Sep 30, 2022

My inquiry and questions were answered extremely quickly. The service was fast, the workers were nice, and the adoption fee was only 10$, which is a plus. However, when I went to pick up the guinea pig, he had no food in his food bowl, and no sign of hay. His house had also been tipped over in a way that he could not get to his water bottle. One of his eyes was also sunken in, which is a sign of dehydration. I understand that this shelter probably doesn't deal with guinea pigs that often, but I feel that for the amount of time he was there, someone should have been able to get him hay.

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Questions & Answers

I know dogs take a lot and we're getting new family members should I get one now?

Neutral Fox 790 | Oct 20, 2018
Melody McCotter | Oct 20, 2018

If you have the time and resources to provide a safe and caring home, it would be a fantastic thing to do.

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Like to get a dog

Gerald Mccatridge | Oct 20, 2018
Haley Benefield | Oct 20, 2018

Go in and visit some to see which would be a good fit for you. There is no application and most animals have $60 adoption fee.

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How much do yall charge to take dogs?

Victoria Lynelle | Oct 20, 2019
Laurie Johnson | Oct 20, 2019

They don't but you must live in the city of Denton and be able to provide proof

I do not have $60 to adopt baby kittens, but I have owned, rescued, and saved many ferrel cats over the years. Does anyone have or know of any one who has new baby kittens that need a permanent, loving home. FOR FREE. ANY SUGGESTIONS WHERE TO LOOK?

Jackie Ritzschke | Oct 20, 2018
Angel M | Oct 20, 2018

Adoption fees are to cover the shelters costs to get the kittens chipped, vetted, dewormed and shots. Very low fee compared to what they charge you. It's also a show of being able to properly care for said kitten. If you cannot afford the $60 adoption fee, it would be unwise to adopt a cat. They cost money. That's why we don't have one, even with as much as we'd like to.

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Our family dog passed away around midnight last night, very sudden and we are at a complete loss. Right now she is wrapped in her blanket in a box in our garage as we can not bury her. Does anyone know who we can call or what to do?

Jenniffer Eads | Oct 20, 2018
Jackson Pfeffer | Oct 20, 2018

I'm sorry to hear about your loss. The animal shelter can dispose of the dog for a $45 fee. Unfortunately they won't usually go out to the home to pick up the dog, but you can bring it up to the shelter on Monday, preferably in a double lined bag. Best of luck and I'm sorry about your loss.

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We found a puppy and we can't take care of it. Can we bring him to the shelter?

Rosemary Ottavi | Oct 20, 2018
Phillip Linton | Oct 20, 2018

Yes you can. A lot of people also post listings on the Nextdoor app for the my neighborhood app here in Denton possibly even Facebook

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Can you be younger than 18 to volunteer?

queen Rhea | Oct 20, 2018
electra j | Oct 20, 2018

Talk to the manager they might have a summer program

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wat do I do when my family goes on vacation and we have a dog

Neutral Fox 790 | Oct 20, 2018
Rita Tisinger | Oct 20, 2018

You have a few choices: 1. Take your dog with you, after all he is a part of the family. There are many pet friendly hotels, etc. 2. Find a family member or friend to either take your dog into thier home to care for him, or stay at your home to take care of him. 3. Have someone, either family, friend, or a professional pet-sitter To Go To Your Home A Number Of Times Per Day To Feed, Walk, And Play With Him. 4. Find a reputable kennel to board your dog while your away, he will need to be up to date with all of his shots, and need a bortatella shot to protect him from kennel cough. Have a great vacation, Rita

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Does anyone know what documents you need to provide to adopt a pet? (I.e. bill from the past 30 days, proof of residence, vet records)?

Shania Cline | Oct 20, 2018
Jeffrey Craig | Oct 20, 2018

If you have any questions about any of these adoptable pets, please call the Linda McNatt Animal Care & Adoption Center at 940-349- 7594. The shelter is open Monday through ...

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Is bells, or scrappy available

Victoria Wolf | Oct 20, 2018
Angie Burchett | Oct 20, 2018

Check website or give them a call

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Are they giving way fee dogs and cats today

Bridgett D | Jul 21, 2022
Thorpeland Adventures | Jul 21, 2022

Yes, today (Friday)and Saturday adoption fees are waived for dogs. Cat adoptions are on hold because of a feline virus they're dealing with.

How do you get the shelter to come pick up a dog?

Nic Palacios | May 22, 2022
Stephanie Hayibor | May 22, 2022

I don't know how it works but I think you should call and ask

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Do you rehome dogs?

glenna824 | Feb 21, 2022
Judy Hoops | Feb 21, 2022

They are not accepting owner surrenders right now.

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My cat went missing from woodhill apts #3212 on teasly her name is mamacita her chip may still say felicia shes very loving light gray there is a reward for 200.00 if anyone can help me find her😭

Jodie Smith | Nov 23, 2021
Coinsby | Nov 23, 2021

im so sorry about your loss. I hope you found them

Are there adoption fees?

Ronny Burns | Oct 19, 2021
Judy Hoops | Oct 19, 2021

Yes. I believe it's $60

Does anyone know if they are accepting volunteers during this time? And if not, can I donate food or supplies?

Ashley Godfrey | Oct 19, 2020
Monica Martin | Oct 19, 2020

They had a donation box outside this weekend when we went. Not sure about volunteering.

How can i find my dogs if they went missing.

Oseas Marquez | Oct 19, 2020
Beth Jordan | Oct 19, 2020

Call Denton county dog shelter they have a website shows all dogs they have, good luck

Is there a Macaw rescue service for Denton County.

Kevin Patton | Oct 19, 2020
Elizabeth Odegar | Oct 19, 2020

Call Wild Rescue. If they can't help, they may know who can.

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Are they still giving away free food and litter

Kristi Kizer | Oct 19, 2020
Audrey Kalman | Oct 19, 2020

Yes

Interested in looking after a dog for roughly a week or two. Do shelters offer pet fostering?

Cassietta Brown | Oct 19, 2020
Ahzar | Oct 19, 2020

No. You may want to look at an animal hospital.

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I’m a college student and I really love puppies and I miss mine from home, is this the kind of place where I can go and pet dogs when I visit

Norma Igarta | Oct 20, 2019
Thomas Eaves | Oct 20, 2019

Yes! The Denton Animal Shelter has an incredible volunteer program where you can spend tons of quality time with the animals. Call and schedule a quick orientation, and you'll be all set.

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I have a cat and I'm wondering if I take her into there and surrender her how much does it cost and are you a no kill shelter?

Diana McCutcheon | Oct 20, 2019
Diana McCutcheon | Oct 20, 2019

I thought I was asking them

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How can I get my next neighbor to keep their dogs out of my yard

RAY CHANDLER | Oct 20, 2019
james jones | Oct 20, 2019

A fence might work

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And is there a possibility if we can meet his new owner whenever they get him and see if we can like go to their house and see him anytime we want that would be very great and I'll make us happy thank you

Ashley l | Oct 20, 2019
Shelly B Brooks | Oct 20, 2019

I'm not sure if they handle that. I think that would be between you and the new owner.

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Does anyone know where I can cremate my kitty for cheap? She passed in the nite

Stinker Bell | Oct 20, 2019
Pam Boyer | Oct 20, 2019

I think you would have to go through a vet or they would know where to go. So sorry for your loss.

Does anyone know if someone will take two fledgling baby birds? My dogs got one, I don’t want them to get the other two.

Jennie Taylor | Oct 20, 2019
MaryAnn Olson | Oct 20, 2019

You can call them and they will probably have a number for a rehabilitator for birds. You might be able to find a number online.

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Do you guys happen to take in small animals?

Alexis Frontz | Oct 20, 2019
Gracie Walters | Oct 20, 2019

They do, i have seen hamsters, a mouse once, gerbils, rabbits, etc

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How do I get someone to pick up my dead dog hes about 100 pound German Shepar d

maicile Young | Oct 20, 2019
Krystal Smith | Oct 20, 2019

Call the animal shelter

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my dog just past what can I do with him?

Nahum Rodriguez | Oct 20, 2019
Lauren Williams | Oct 20, 2019

Take your pup to the Vet they will happily take care of you.

The help here is aweful. I have a neighbor that assumes my dog doesn’t get taken care so therefor their is false accusations filed against me and I’ve contacted these people numerous of times to come out and check the situation out and this has bee

tyler Jackson | Oct 20, 2019
Alina Corral | Oct 20, 2019

Have they picked up your dog? Tyler Jackson?

Do you fix mama cats cheap? Have a stray here can't afford the vet

Ava Woods | Oct 20, 2019
Erin Elshire | Oct 20, 2019

Try the low cost spay and neuter in Denton!

If you don't know the animal's name when they come in do you make one up?

Kevin Capper | Oct 20, 2019
Lauren Williams | Oct 20, 2019

They always give an animal a name, but you can always change it upon adoption.

I live in Denton County not city limits and have 2 dogs I can join longer care for. Will the shelter still accept them?

Dorothy Fowler | Oct 20, 2019
Lauren Williams | Oct 20, 2019

I'm sure they will accept them. I don't think where you live will be a problem as they serve Sanger, Krum as week as Denton. I'm sorry you have to surrender your dogs.

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I have a 2 year old cat that I can no longer care for. What are the requirements that I need in order to surrender her, if there is any? Or do I just bring her in?

Alexis Frontz | Oct 20, 2019
Shelly B Brooks | Oct 20, 2019

All you have to do is have your DL or ID. When you get there let them know that you want to surrender your animal. They'll ask you some questions and then they should accept the cat. Ive done it before with a puppy I couldn't care for.

How much are the shots for the dogs?

Anjelica gonzalez | Oct 20, 2019
Laurie Johnson | Oct 20, 2019

They only do shots for the animals at the shelter unless they are having a special event. TCAP on Sunset has them for $25.

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How do I make a donation in honor of a 17 yr old family cat we had to put to sleep?

Wesley Phillips | Oct 20, 2019
Carl Gunter | Oct 20, 2019

You can call or go to there website.

Is this a no kill shelter?

Ace T. Marx | Oct 20, 2018
Travis Udall | Oct 20, 2018

They haven’t killed animals in quite a while though, a few years I believe

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Does anyone know what is required to adopt a dog? know one answers the phone when we call

Jorge Rivas | Oct 20, 2018
Anthony Moran | Oct 20, 2018

There are a few other requirements that haven't been mentioned. It's best to first go in first to see the dogs they currently have. Then they will be asking and answering your question. They rarely answer the phone due to a usually light volunteer staff. They may have some answers on their website, however they dont post the animals.

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If my dog gets picked up, who do I call

Rhonda Vaughan | Oct 20, 2018
ImShe Johnson | Oct 20, 2018

Do we have to pay to get dpg bacl

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Do you have any bulldogs on site?

William Toto | Oct 20, 2018
Anthony Moran | Oct 20, 2018

You will need to go in to find out as they do not list on their website

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Is there a list of picked up animals

Michael keeting | Oct 20, 2018
Debra Uretsky | Oct 20, 2018

No not that i know of.

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If you live in the county where do you get help with too many cats.

A Google User | Oct 20, 2018
Whack Poo Brain Horse | Oct 20, 2019

To get help with having outdoor cats fixed look up a group in your area that does TNR. Or rent a trap from the animal shelter and go on www.alleycatallies.org to learn how to do it yourself. Relocating feral or community cats that cannot be rehomed is a LAST CHOICE resort. It is incredibly hard to relocate them and has a low likelihood of success. It is much better to Trap them, Neuter(or spay) via a low cost or free program such as SPCA or others offer, and then Return them to the area - the foundation of TNR. This way their population stops expanding and eventually the colony will die out naturally if proper care is taken to get each new cat fixed. Unwanted cats which are unfriendly, unsocialable, and cannot be placed as a barn cat may be put down. This is unnecessary and unfortunate. Keep them outside where they like to live, but get them fixed!

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I've lost my grey and white pit bull if anyone has seen him can u contact me please. over off of 1011 Westway St Denton Tx

Sheila Pequeno | Oct 20, 2018
Violet Chavez | Oct 20, 2018

Please check the shelter website as well as post pics in Denton on and offline.

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If you find a dog you like at the shelter, is there a little play area where you can see how the dog interacts with you before adopting it?

Shania Cline | Oct 20, 2018
Rita Tisinger | Oct 20, 2018

Yes, they have a room that they bring the pet into for you to interact with.

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How do you know if neighbors are calling animal control?

pamela boyer | Oct 20, 2018
P Garza | Oct 20, 2018

Also tell them to mind their own business

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How do you get a dog

Gerald Mccatridge | Oct 20, 2018
Meagan W. | Oct 20, 2018

Go find a dog that loves you and you love it and it’s preferably a senior dog bc puppies will get adopted without problems but not senior dogs PLEASE ADOPT A SENIOR DOG

I’m interested in getting a cat but I do have a dog and am unsure of how he would react. Is there any way to take him to the shelter and introduce him to cats?

Skyler lol | Oct 20, 2018
Patrice Cooper | Oct 20, 2018

I know that some dogs and cats don't click. I don't have pets, so I wouldn't be able to help.

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I found a small male dog red collor no tags. He's mostly white with brown patches. By Stuart . I don't have a car. Hope to post flyers. I'm not on FB .. Would someone from the Shelter pick him up?? Asked in neighborhood not seen before

Lydia Martinez | Oct 20, 2018
Jeffrey Craig | Oct 20, 2018

The shelter is closed until Monday. You can either contact animal control to take to the shelter or post a picture here and maybe a rescue organization can assist.

Do you accept old towel/non-rubber backed rug donations for the animals?

Mari White | Oct 20, 2018
Mia Alfonso | Oct 20, 2018

Yes! I'm sure they'd find that useful

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Does it cost to surrender an animal

Linda Guerrero | Oct 20, 2018
Haley Benefield | Oct 20, 2018

There is no charge to surrender an animal. You do have to live in the City limits (not county) and show proof of residency (address on license, utility bill, ect).

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Do the humane society accept unwanted animals like a dog.?

Leon Valdez | Oct 20, 2018
Daniel O'Flaherty | Oct 20, 2018

Yes, you can surrender an animal to them.

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Sucks slides refuge

Rodney Thomson | Oct 20, 2018
Haley Benefield | Oct 20, 2018

I haven't ever seen any at this shelter. They do get rabbits, hamsters, guinea pigs, and other random animals every so often but so far no sugar gliders.

How do I get rid of a stray cat that keeps injuring my 2 cats and dog? We live in county. TIA

Michelle Russell | Oct 20, 2018
Edith Raney | Oct 20, 2018

Depending on where you are, you would call Denton County. Denton Animal Shelter is a city shelter, not county

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Do you have any adult daschund?

Tamara Parker | Oct 20, 2017
Gary Ellison | Oct 20, 2017

Go to their web site ..

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I have four puppies that were dropped off at my home in the country can I bring them to the shelter to see if they can find a home

edward crockett | Oct 20, 2017
Greg Sorensen | Oct 20, 2017

Denton shelter was where we got both our pets. Good place. I'm sure they would help if they have space.

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Is this the current address?

Shannon Mayes | Oct 20, 2017
Gary Ellison | Oct 20, 2017

Street turns from N. ELM into N.US 77 .. kind of confusing if your not filmilar with the area and streets ..

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