Surrendering a Pet

Call Us to Set An Appointment for Surrender

At the Farmers Branch Animal Adoption Center (FBAS), we go to great lengths to find homes for our animals. We work hard with a number of agencies to adopt or foster the animals that come to us.

We stay at or near maximum capacity for dogs, so appointments are more important than ever. Please call the shelter to discuss your needs. We may be able to offer alternative options to surrender in the form of food assistance and links to resources.

Please check the Dallas "Pass" Program for information for help keeping your pets safe from surrender.

Surrender Guidelines

If you need to surrender an animal, here are the things you need to know:

• Surrenders are by appointment only and typically scheduled for 2 weeks out. Call 972-919-8770 or email us to set up an appointment.
• You must be a Farmers Branch resident to surrender a pet to the Adoption Center
• Bring proof of residency when you come for your appointment
• We charge a $30 intake fee for each animal surrendered
• Bring information about your pet, such as species, breed, age, gender and health information
• Let us know why you need to surrender the animal
• If you need financial assistance to keep your pet, call us and ask for the manager
• If you are not a Farmers Branch resident, contact Animal Services in your city