1. Stay Informed with Animal Services
  1. What are the Irving Animal Care Campus hours?
  2. My pet is lost. What should I do?
  3. I found someone's pet. How do I help find its home?
  4. Do I have to register my pet in Irving?
  5. How can I help the animal shelter?
  6. How much does it cost to spay/neuter my pet?
  7. How can I get my pet microchipped?
  1. What is a microchip?
  2. How is a microchip implanted into an animal? Is it painful? Does it require surgery or anesthesia?
  3. What kind of information is contained in the microchip? Is there a tracking device in it? Will it store my pet's medical information?
  4. What do they mean by "microchip frequency"?
  5. I've heard about something called "ISO standard." What does that mean?
  6. What are universal (forward and backward-reading) scanners? How do they differ from other scanners?
  7. How does a microchip help reunite a lost animal with its owner?
  1. Pet-Vaccination

    Vaccinate Your Dog, Protect Them Against Distemper and Parvo

    Springtime in Texas means warmer temperatures, and unfortunately, a surge in parvo and distemper infections in animals. Irving Animal Services (IAS) is seeing an increase in sick raccoons, most likely caused by the distemper virus. Read on...
  2. Coyote

    Steps to Avoiding Coyote Encounters

    Many residents have reached out to Irving Animal Services (IAS) expressing concerns about coyote attacks. While IAS hasn't had any reported attacks in Irving, staff would like to remind residents of a few easy steps they can take to stay safe. Read on...
  3. Post-Operative Care Guidelines for Pets

    Post-Operative Care Guidelines for Pets

    Proper pet care is important after any surgery, including spaying and neutering. Follow these guidelines to avoid serious injury and maintain optimum health. Read on...
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