Garland Animal Shelter & Control Guide: Adoption Hours, Fees, Lost Pets, Rehoming, Video & Map
Use this Garland Animal Shelter guide when you need the official address, phone number, adoption hours, animal-control dispatch option, adoption fees, lost-and-found pet steps, surrender requirements, volunteer links, map, and a helpful video before visiting Garland Animal Shelter & Adoption Center.
Shelter staff phone 972-205-3570 · Option 2
Public hours shown Mon, Tue, Thu–Sun: 11 AM–6 PM · Closed Wednesday
Quick Answer: What is the Garland Animal Shelter and how should you use this page?
Garland Animal Shelter & Adoption Center is the City of Garland’s official animal shelter and animal services resource at 1902 State Highway 66 in Garland, Texas. Visitors use it for dog and cat adoption, lost pets, found animals, service requests, rehoming help, rescue partnerships, foster and volunteer programs, low-cost pet care information, and animal-control dispatch.
Choose what you need today
Most Garland visitors come with one practical task. Pick the closest option below and use that section before driving to the shelter.
Garland Animal Shelter quick facts
Video Guide: See Garland’s shelter before planning your visit
People searching for “Garland animal shelter” often want to know what the shelter is like, where it is, and whether they should visit for adoption, lost-pet help, or support. This City-related video is useful because it shows Garland’s newer animal shelter facility and helps visitors understand the local shelter environment before they drive there.
Garland Animal Shelter adoption hours and process
Garland Animal Services accepts both walk-ins and appointments. The official adoption page says newly available animals can appear daily and the online list updates hourly. If you are interested in a particular pet, call the shelter with the animal ID number to confirm the pet is still there and available.
Use the City of Garland’s adoptable cats, adoptable dogs, and other pets links. Do not rely only on screenshots or social posts because availability can change fast.
If you see a pet online, keep the ID number handy. Garland asks visitors to call with the pet ID when checking availability or scheduling an appointment.
Use 972-205-3570, option 2. If staff do not answer, leave your name, phone number, pet ID, and reason for calling.
The shelter lists public hours as Monday, Tuesday and Thursday through Sunday from 11 AM to 6 PM. The shelter is closed Wednesdays.
Official adoption fees only partially cover services such as spay/neuter, vaccines, microchip, flea/heartworm prevention, and deworming. Ask what your chosen pet has already received.
Ask about the pet’s food, energy, medical notes, behavior, decompression time, and whether you should schedule a vet visit after adoption.
Garland Animal Shelter adoption fees
Garland’s official adoption page separates fees by whether the pet has already been spayed or neutered. The page also notes an adoption special may reduce fees, so verify the current amount before adoption day.
| Pet status | Official fee listed | What to confirm |
|---|---|---|
| Dogs, cats, puppies and kittens already spayed/neutered | $35 | Ask whether vaccines, microchip, flea/heartworm prevention, and deworming are already completed for the pet. |
| Microchip | $25 | Ask whether the microchip is included, separate, already registered, or needs your contact details updated. |
| Dogs, cats, puppies and kittens not yet spayed/neutered | $80 | Ask about surgery timing, pickup timing, and whether there are appointment or medical hold instructions. |
| Current adoption special | Official page states adoption fee is only $25 | Confirm whether the special still applies to the pet you want before visiting. |
Before you visit Garland Animal Shelter for adoption
Lost dog or cat in Garland: what to do first
If your pet is missing in Garland, act quickly. Garland’s official lost-and-found page says animals are scanned for microchips when they enter the shelter and lists a holding period of five days for tagged animals and three days for untagged animals. That means early calling, online searching, and physical checking all matter.
Look at the official lost/found listings and 24Petconnect resources. If you think you see your pet online, call with the animal ID.
Call 972-205-3570, option 2. If staff do not answer, leave a clear voicemail with your name, phone number, pet description, and animal ID if available.
Email animalservices@garlandtx.gov with clear photos, last-known location, date missing, collar details, microchip status, and your contact information.
Use the AAHA Universal Pet Microchip Lookup, then contact the correct registry to update your phone number and email.
Cats often hide nearby. Dogs may follow roads, creeks, parks, school areas, alleys, or food sources. Search physically and ask neighbors.
Bring photos, vet records, license information, microchip registration, adoption papers, or other proof when reclaiming a pet.
Found a dog or cat in Garland: safe next steps
If you found a pet in Garland, do not assume the animal was abandoned. Many lost pets are loved indoor pets that escaped during a door opening, storm, fireworks, fence issue, car accident, or move. Your goal is to help the pet get home safely while avoiding unsafe handling.
Rehome or surrender a pet in Garland: requirements and alternatives
Garland’s official rehome page explains that owner-surrender appointments may be limited because the shelter is often near or at capacity. Appointments can be booked far in advance. If you need to surrender a pet, call first and ask what current capacity, appointment timing, and requirements apply.
Garland animal control, service requests and after-hours emergencies
Garland Animal Services separates shelter staff calls from dispatch/service calls. For service requests, the official Animal Services page says to call 972-205-3570 and press option 1. The Garland Control Center operates 24 hours a day, 365 days per year, and dispatches calls to Animal Services staff based on the situation and time.
Examples of after-hours animal emergencies
Garland’s official Animal Services page lists examples such as animal bites, wild or dangerous animals that pose an imminent threat, animals showing rabies symptoms, exotic or potentially dangerous animals running at large, loose livestock, sick or injured animals, and roadway dead animals only when they create a traffic hazard.
Garland pet services: low-cost care, foster, volunteer, rescue, TNR and donations
Garland Animal Services offers more than adoption. The official Animal Services menu includes low-cost pet care, special events, animal bites, volunteer program, foster program, rescue program, TNR program, donations, and animal services statistics. Use the official Garland pages because program rules, application steps, event dates, and availability may change.
Call scripts for Garland Animal Shelter needs
Use a short, clear script so shelter staff or dispatch can route your question correctly.
Adoption script: “Hi, I’m interested in animal ID [ID number] from the Garland adoptable animals page. Is the pet still available, and should I visit as a walk-in or make an appointment?”
Lost pet script: “Hi, my [dog/cat] is missing near [street/intersection]. The pet is [description], has [tag/microchip/collar], and I think I may see a match online with ID [ID]. What should I do next?”
Found pet script: “Hi, I found a [dog/cat] near [location]. The pet is [safe/injured/scared/aggressive]. Should I wait for Animal Services, bring the pet in, or file a found-pet report?”
Surrender script: “Hi, I live in Garland and need help rehoming or possibly surrendering my pet. I have ID, residency proof, medical records, and details about the animal. What appointments or alternatives are available?”
Garland Animal Shelter map and visit planning
Garland Animal Shelter & Adoption Center is listed at 1902 State Highway 66, Garland, TX 75040. Use the map below for route planning, then confirm the reason for your visit before driving. Adoption, lost-pet reclaim, surrender, rescue, and dispatch questions may follow different steps.
Official Garland Animal Services links
Nearby Texas shelter guides and related resources
If you are comparing Dallas-area or North Texas shelter rules, remember that hours, fees, surrender rules, animal-control dispatch, and hold periods are local. Do not assume another shelter follows Garland’s process.
Common Garland Animal Shelter mistakes to avoid
Garland Animal Shelter FAQs
The official phone number is 972-205-3570. Choose option 2 for shelter staff and option 1 for dispatch or service requests.
Garland Animal Shelter & Adoption Center is located at 1902 State Highway 66, Garland, TX 75040.
The shelter lists hours as Monday, Tuesday and Thursday through Sunday from 11 AM to 6 PM. It is closed Wednesdays. Confirm before visiting during holidays or special events.
Yes. Garland Animal Services says it accepts both walk-ins and appointments. For a specific pet, call first with the animal ID number.
The official page lists $35 for pets already spayed/neutered, $80 for pets not yet spayed/neutered, and a $25 microchip fee. It also notes a current adoption special of $25, which should be confirmed before visiting.
Check the official lost-and-found page, search 24Petconnect, call 972-205-3570 option 2 with any animal ID number, email photos and details, and update your microchip registry.
Garland’s official lost-and-found page lists a 5-day holding period for tagged animals and a 3-day holding period for untagged animals.
You must call for an appointment. Garland lists proof of City of Garland residency, valid photo ID, current medical records, spay/neuter and age-appropriate vaccines, plus a $25 surrender fee due on the appointment day.
No. Garland’s rehome page says Animal Services is unable to guarantee adoption for every animal received and encourages owners to try safe rehoming options first.
For service requests and dispatch, call 972-205-3570 and choose option 1. For shelter staff questions, choose option 2.
Garland says officers are available for emergencies only between 10 PM and 7 AM, including issues such as animal bites, sick or injured animals, rabies-symptom concerns, dangerous animals, loose livestock, and similar urgent cases.
No. Animal-Shelter.org is an independent animal shelter and animal control directory. The official Garland Animal Services website is on garlandtx.gov.
Animal Shelter Action Planner: Lost Pet, Found Pet, Adoption, Reclaim & Surrender Helper
Use this free tool to create a practical next-step plan before visiting or contacting an animal shelter, humane society, rescue, or animal control agency. It does not search a live shelter database, but it helps you prepare the right documents, questions, safety steps, and official-source searches.
Build a USA-wide shelter action plan
Select your situation and location. The tool will create a general action plan, search links, call questions, and a copyable checklist.
Lost pet recovery checklist
Check the steps you have completed. This helps you stay organized during the first urgent hours and days.
Found pet safety decision helper
Use this when you find a stray or loose pet and need a safe next step.
Adoption readiness checker
This helps adopters prepare before visiting a shelter or rescue. It is not a guarantee of approval.
Pet reclaim document checklist
If your pet may be at a shelter, prepare proof before visiting. Exact requirements and fees vary by agency.
Owner surrender preparation helper
Surrender rules vary. Many shelters require appointments, proof of residence, behavior/medical information, and may offer alternatives.
Animal control contact decision helper
Choose the situation and get a general USA-wide contact path. Local rules may differ.
Adoption and first-month budget planner
This is a planning guide, not a shelter fee database. Always confirm adoption fees and included services with the shelter.
Your generated shelter plan
Your action plan, search links, call script, checklist, or budget guide will appear here.
Start with the Planner tab
Select your state, city/county/ZIP, pet type, and goal. The tool will create a practical USA-wide shelter action plan.
Privacy note: this tool runs in your browser. It does not send your entries to animal-shelter.org.