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Adoption Information
Adopting from the Irving Animal Shelter is as easy as 1-2-3:
- Visit the shelter or view available animals online.
- Visit with the pets you are interested in.
- Start your adoption process at the front desk with one of our friendly staff members.
Adopters must be at least 18 years of age and have a valid form of identification. Adoption fees apply.
Animals being adopted will be:
- Up-to-date on vaccinations, including rabies if the animal is more than 4 months of age
- Spayed or neutered
- Given a general dewormer and treated for fleas and ticks
- Microchipped and registered with 24PetWatch
- Heartworm tested (dogs over 6 months of age)
- FeLV / FIV tested (cats over 6 months of age)
- Given 30 days of 24PetWatch pet insurance (with a valid email address)
- Given a sample bag of Science Diet food