Dallas - Like many shelters across the country, Dallas Animal Services (DAS) is facing high intake numbers for dogs. Currently, the shelter is at 133% capacity for dogsand 73% capacity for cats, with large-breed dogs and adult cats making up the majority ofthe population.To encourage the public to adopt, Friends of Dallas Animal Services (FODAS) is offering a$50 Petco gift card to the first100adopters who adopt a dogover 30 poundsor a cat six months or olderfrom the shelterFriday, April 19through Sunday, April 21.
"While adoptions are strong and our foster program is thriving, intake continues to outpace our outcomes," says Paul Ramon, Interim Director of DAS. Last weekend alone, DAS received 156dogsand 79 catsfrom Friday to Sunday. "We are encouraging the public to save a life and choose adoption when adding a new pet to their family, "added Paul Ramon, Interim Director of DAS.
DAS is still firmly committedto their BeDallas90 campaign, the mission to achieve a 90% live release rate. DAS achieved the 90% benchmark for fiscal year 2019 to2020 andhopes to continue regainingground in the coming year. In March 2024, the live release rate was 87% for dogs and cats.
Anyone interested in adopting or fostering dogs from Dallas Animal Services should come to 1818 North Westmoreland Road. DAS is open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, 1 p.m.to 7 p.m. on Wednesdays and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.
To see all ofthe adoptable pets at the shelter and learn more about how to help DAS, please visit BeDallas90.org.
