City of Alvarado-Animal Services

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Every kennel tells a story and we’re here to help each 1 find its happy ending. 🐾

We are a small but dedicated municipal shelter committed to protecting, caring for, and advocating for the animals in our community.

“Every ride is better with a buddy 🚲🐾This handsome guy may not actually pedal, but he sure knows how to pose for the cam...
06/03/2026

“Every ride is better with a buddy 🚲🐾

This handsome guy may not actually pedal, but he sure knows how to pose for the camera! AI did the hard work — he just showed up looking adorable.

He’d make a great riding buddy, school companion, or loyal sidekick in a home where he can be the star as an only dog. Just don’t expect him to help on hills. 😂

Happy World Bicycle Day!”
Come meet him or his biker gang 602 South Parkway Alvarado Texas 76009
Monday thru Saturday 8 am to 5 pm
817-790-0910 option 3
Ask for Rico

HOME SAFE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!...
06/02/2026

HOME SAFE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Yes… we found a French Bulldog.
Yes… it has opinions.
Yes… it would like to file several complaints with management immediately. 😅

This little gremlin is currently safe at home!

🚨 SMALL DOG. BIG PERSONALITY. 🚨This adorable Affenpinscher mix girl is about 12 pounds of pure chaos, love, and energy w...
06/02/2026

🚨 SMALL DOG. BIG PERSONALITY. 🚨

This adorable Affenpinscher mix girl is about 12 pounds of pure chaos, love, and energy wrapped into one tiny body. 🐾

She is hyper, hilarious, and absolutely convinced every human exists to give her attention immediately. The second you open her kennel door? She’s READY. To. GO. 😂

✔️ Female
✔️ About 12 pounds
✔️ Loves attention
✔️ Yappy when she feels ignored
✔️ Full of personality and energy
✔️ Tiny shadow that wants to be involved in EVERYTHING

She isn’t trying to escape the shelter — she just gets so excited to see people that she blasts out of the kennel like she has somewhere important to be. Usually straight into your lap.

She would thrive with someone who appreciates a lively, affectionate little dog with lots of s***k and love to give. If you want a boring dog, she is not the one. If you want a tiny best friend with a huge personality, come meet her. 💕🐶
602 S Parkway Alvarado Texas 817-790-0910 opt 3
Monday to Saturday 8am to 5 Pm

🚨🐾 K-9 UNIT? NOT EXACTLY… BUT THESE TWO ARE DEFINITELY ON DUTY 🐾🚨These two scruffy suspects were found hanging around th...
05/31/2026

🚨🐾 K-9 UNIT? NOT EXACTLY… BUT THESE TWO ARE DEFINITELY ON DUTY 🐾🚨

These two scruffy suspects were found hanging around the Prairie Land Detention Facility and appear to be serving time for being WAY too cute. 😭❤️

Current charges include:
🐶 Public Tail Wagging
🐶 Excessive Good Boy Behavior
🐶 Attempting to Pawtect & Serve
🐶 Stealing Hearts Without Permission

Now they’re sitting in the dog house waiting for their family to come bail them out! 🏡💔

Do you recognize these adorable fugitives? If these are your dogs or you know where they belong, please contact the shelter ASAP so we can help get them safely home.

📍 Found near Prairie Land Detention Facility
📞 Please contact us with any information
602 South Parkway Alvarado Texas 76009
817-790-0910 opt 3
Monday to Saturday 8am to 5 pm

🚨 PUPPY PUDDLE ALERT 🚨Right now our shelter is FULL of dogs waiting for someone to choose them. Some are puppies. Some a...
05/30/2026

🚨 PUPPY PUDDLE ALERT 🚨

Right now our shelter is FULL of dogs waiting for someone to choose them. Some are puppies. Some are older. Some are loud and goofy. Some sit quietly in the back of their kennel hoping someone notices them. But every single one of them deserves a home. 🐾

Every day they wait, shelter stress gets harder on them. They don’t understand why they’re here. They don’t know if someone is coming for them. They just know they want love, comfort, and a safe place to belong.

So here’s your sign.

Come meet them.
Come take a walk through the kennels.
Come let one of these dogs steal your heart. ❤️

And if you can’t adopt right now, PLEASE share this post. One share could put a dog in front of the exact person looking for them.

We need adopters. We need fosters. We need people willing to help us change these dogs’ stories.

Because the goal is simple:

✨ Empty kennels.
✨ Full hearts.
✨ Dogs sleeping safely in homes tonight instead of shelters.

📍Come visit us and meet your new best friend.
602 South Parkway Alvarado Texas 76066
Mon- Sat 8am to 5 pm
817-790-0910 opt 3

🚨 New arrivals. Same story. Different ending needed. 🚨Today, three more dogs came through our doors.Two of them appear t...
05/30/2026

🚨 New arrivals. Same story. Different ending needed. 🚨

Today, three more dogs came through our doors.

Two of them appear to be siblings. They arrived together, likely from the same home, and through all the confusion and change, they still have each other.

The third dog arrived alone, wondering what happened and what comes next.

What comes next is up to us.

Our shelter is completely full. There isn't a single empty kennel available, and yet animals continue to need help every day.

Somewhere out there are the families meant for these dogs. Maybe a family willing to open their home to a bonded pair. Maybe someone looking for one loyal companion. Maybe someone who doesn't realize their newest best friend is waiting behind a kennel door right now.

The shelter is their temporary address. It doesn't have to be their permanent one.

Please share this post. Tell your friends. Tell your family. Help us find the people who will see these faces and say, "That's my dog."

🐾 Three dogs need homes.
🐾 Two appear to be siblings.
🐾 All deserve a fresh start.

Let's make sure their next stop is home.
602 S Parkway Alvarado Texas 76009
817-790-0910 opt 3

THESE ARE LOST DOGS NOT FOR ADOPTION Yet
But we have plenty that are.

Help us clear the cuddle backlog—adopt a kitten from our shelter today!!Located at 602 S Parkway Dr. Alvarado TX 76009 ...
05/30/2026

Help us clear the cuddle backlog—adopt a kitten from our shelter today!!

Located at 602 S Parkway Dr. Alvarado TX 76009

Foster!!!!!!Meet Rico — a 3-year-old German Shepherd/Akita mix with a big heart and an even bigger personality. At close...
05/28/2026

Foster!!!!!!
Meet Rico — a 3-year-old German Shepherd/Akita mix with a big heart and an even bigger personality. At close to 90 lbs, Rico is a strong, playful boy who loves being around people and thrives on attention and companionship. He’s incredibly loving, enjoys playtime, and would do best in a home with plenty of space where he can run, stretch his legs, and burn off energy.

Rico is happiest when he’s with his humans and would make a loyal companion for someone who enjoys an active dog. Because of his size and prey drive, he does not do well with small animals, so he’ll need a home without cats or other small pets.

If you’re looking for a fun, affectionate, and devoted best friend with lots of personality, Rico may be the perfect fit.

BREAKING NEWS:Safe with Rescue These puppies are starting to take this personally. 😭They’ve watched dogs come in… and le...
05/27/2026

BREAKING NEWS:Safe with Rescue
These puppies are starting to take this personally. 😭

They’ve watched dogs come in… and leave… while they continue to perfect the art of looking adorable for absolutely FREE.

At this point they’re considering:
• learning a trade
• paying rent
• filing emotional damage claims

Someone PLEASE come scoop up these sweet babies. 🐾❤️

📍602 S Parkway, Alvarado

🚨 TINY SIREN ACTIVATED 🚨Current status report:A0061068164• Weight: 1.4 pounds• Occupation: Professional Baby• Crimes: Sc...
05/27/2026

🚨 TINY SIREN ACTIVATED 🚨

Current status report:
A0061068164
• Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Occupation: Professional Baby
• Crimes: Screaming dramatically despite being treated like royalty
• Threat level: Mildly spicy marshmallow

This sweet little gentleman is accepting applications for:
🍼 Snack distributor
🛏 Blanket fluffer
🎾 Toy manager
❤️ Full-time cuddle staff

He may be pocket-sized, but his personality is operating on full stadium-speaker volume. One tiny “meep” from this boy and suddenly everyone in the building is emotionally invested in his future.

Look at that face. Look at those ears. Look at the tiny open mouth delivering very important opinions to the universe. This is not a kitten. This is a microphone with whiskers.

Available now and ready to rule a home with chaos, cuddles, and microscopic toe beans. 🖤🐾
602 South Parkway Alvarado Texas 76009
817-790-0910 opt 3
Monday thru Saturday 8 am to 5 pm

Address

602 South Parkway
Alvarado, TX
76009

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm
Saturday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+18177900910

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