Burleson Animal Shelter & Control: Adoption Hours 2026

Address

775 SE John Jones Drive, Burleson, TX 76028-4296.

The official page also lists the mailing address as 141 W Renfro Street, Burleson, TX 76028-4296.

Main phone

817-426-9283.

Use this number for adoption availability, lost/found reports, surrender questions, animal-services questions, and microchip service questions.

Public hours

Tuesday–Friday: 11 AM–6 PM.

Saturday: 11 AM–4 PM. Monday is listed as closed; adoption pages also say closed Sunday and Monday.

Animal control

Burleson Animal Services handles animal care and control for residents within city limits.

For active emergencies, use the appropriate emergency or non-emergency route.

Adoptable dogs and cats

The adoption page says visitors do not need an appointment to meet adoptable animals during normal business hours. If you want one specific animal, call first because another visitor may already be adopting them.

City-limit service calls

Burleson Animal Services responds to stray animals, nuisance animals, animal bites, welfare concerns, lost/found animals, surrender or adoption questions, injured animals, wild/aggressive animals, and loose livestock.

Reports and shelter checks

The lost/found page recommends missing-pet owners come by the shelter and view animals at least once every 72 hours while the pet is lost.

Total listed fee

$140 is the total adoption fee described on the official adoption page after the ordinance change.

Confirm current pricing before adoption because specials and fee-waived events can happen.

Spay/neuter and rabies

The official page says adopted dogs and cats must be spayed/neutered and have current rabies vaccinations before leaving the shelter.

Adopted pets are microchipped

The microchipping page says all pets adopted from Burleson Animal Shelter are microchipped.

Dog meet-and-greet questions

• How did the dog behave when entering the room or yard?
• Does the dog recover after excitement, barking, jumping or nervousness?
• Does the dog take treats gently?
• Does the dog show leash skills, pulling or fear?
• What has staff observed around other dogs, cats or children, if anything?
• What first-week routine would help this dog decompress?

Cat adoption questions

• Is the cat social, shy, overstimulated, playful or independent?
• Has the cat been eating and using the litter box normally?
• Does the cat need a quiet home, slow introduction or single-pet setup?
• Is the cat housed away from current intake concerns?
• What carrier and starter room setup is recommended?
• What signs of stress should I expect after adoption?

If your pet is missing in Burleson

• Call 817-426-9283 and make a lost-pet report.
• Submit the online lost animal report if available.
• Visit the shelter at least once every 72 hours while the pet is missing.
• Email or send a clear photo so staff know exactly what to look for.
• Include ID tag numbers, microchip number, color, sex, size, collar, and last-seen location.
• Update the microchip company with your current phone number.

If you found a pet

• Do not put yourself at risk with an aggressive, scared or injured animal.
• Call 817-426-9283 to ask for the correct report or intake step.
• Submit a found animal report if available.
• Take a photo and note the exact location and time found.
• Ask about microchip scanning before assuming the pet is abandoned.
• Do not permanently rehome the pet without following lost/found procedures.

Call Animal Services

Use 817-426-9283 for city-limit animal services questions during normal business hours.

Use the correct agency

The city says people outside Burleson city limits should contact the town, city or county where they reside.

Use emergency routing

For active danger, severe bites, aggressive animals in progress, or public-safety emergencies, use the appropriate emergency or police route.

If you live inside Burleson city limits

• Call 817-426-9283 before bringing any owned animal.
• Ask whether surrender is open, limited, or paused for your animal type.
• Complete the dog or cat personality profile if staff instructs you to do so.
• Be honest about illness, vaccines, bite history, aggression, medications, pregnancy, and behavior.
• Ask about rehoming support if surrender is not currently available.

If you live outside Burleson city limits

• Do not assume Burleson can accept your animal.
• Contact the shelter or animal services agency for your city, town or county.
• The official surrender page points county residents toward Humane Society of North Texas in Fort Worth.
• Do not abandon a pet at the shelter, in a parking lot, or outside after hours.
• Use safe rehoming routes only if you cannot keep the animal.

Microchip cost

The official page lists microchipping at $15.

Confirm current service availability before visiting.

Rabies proof required

The pet owner must provide proof of rabies vaccination to get the microchip.

Adopted pets

All pets adopted from Burleson Animal Shelter are microchipped, according to the official microchipping page.

Foster pet program

Fostering can create temporary space for animals and help staff learn more about behavior in a home setting.

Paw it Forward

The donation page says supporters can pay the adoption fee of a pet at the shelter, helping a pet find a loving home.

Kennel sponsorship

Kennel sponsorship is another support option for people or organizations that want to help shelter animals.

Photo ID

Bring a valid photo ID for adoption, reclaim, surrender questions or official records.

Payment method

Bring payment and ask what payment types are accepted before checkout.

Housing approval

If renting, confirm landlord rules, breed limits, pet deposits and maximum pet count before adoption.

Cat carrier

Bring a secure carrier if adopting, reclaiming or transporting a cat.

Dog transport plan

Bring or plan for a leash, collar, harness, crate or safe vehicle setup for a dog.

Rabies proof

Bring proof of rabies vaccination if you are seeking microchipping service.

First 24 hours

• Keep the new pet in a calm starter space.
• Do not introduce every person, pet and room immediately.
• Use leash or carrier safety even if the animal seems calm.
• Expect stress signs: hiding, barking, pacing, reduced appetite or nervousness.
• Keep adoption paperwork, rabies proof, microchip details and vet notes together.

Days 2–7

• Create a predictable feeding, walking, potty and rest routine.
• Schedule a veterinary follow-up if recommended.
• Introduce resident pets slowly and safely.
• Watch for coughing, vomiting, diarrhea, limping or severe anxiety.
• Ask for training or behavior help early if problems appear.

Arrive early

Give yourself time to meet animals, ask questions and complete paperwork before closing.

Call for specific pets

The shelter recommends calling if you are interested in a particular animal.

Check jurisdiction

If the animal issue is outside Burleson city limits, use the correct town, city or county agency.

Before visiting

• Do not visit Sunday or Monday expecting public adoption hours.
• Do not drive for one specific animal without calling first.
• Do not arrive near closing if you want a full meet-and-greet.
• Do not assume surrender intake is open; check the current surrender page first.
• Do not use Burleson Animal Services for a non-Burleson city-limit issue without confirming jurisdiction.

Before adopting or surrendering

• Do not adopt without checking landlord and household rules.
• Do not ignore spay/neuter, rabies and microchip paperwork.
• Do not forget safe transport supplies.
• Do not hide behavior, bite, illness or vaccine history when asking for surrender help.
• Do not permanently rehome a found pet without lost/found reporting steps.