Animal Control

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The City of Alvarado's Animal Services is a division within the Alvarado Police Department. Animal Services is responsible for all animal related issues occurring within the city limits.

This includes:

  • Ensuring compliance with all municipal codes
  • Pet adoption services
  • Addressing animal complaints
  • Animal control/compliance

No Fees Charged for Animal City License Registration

  • Please visit the Alvarado Animal Services building (602 S. Parkway) to register your pet.

Visit Vet Info for further information and download the Alvarado Animal Services Pet Registry Application (PDF).

Low-Cost Vaccination Clinics

The Texas Coalition for Animal Protection (TCAP) Low-Cost Vaccination Clinic, hosted by Alvarado Animal Services in collaboration with the Texas Coalition for Animal Protection, provides affordable vaccinations for your healthy pets. The rabies vaccination is only $5.00, and there are discounts on other necessary vaccinations and medications for your furry friend.

Pets must be alert, hydrated, and eating normally to receive vaccines, and owners are required to bring dogs on a short leash and cats in carriers. 

Upcoming dates for Alvarado's TCAP Low-Cost Vaccination Clinics (held at Alvarado Animal Control, 602 S. Parkway Dr., Alvarado, TX 76009):

  • October 11, 2025

Additionally, these TCAP Low-Cost Vaccination Clinics are held quarterly at Cleburne Animal Services (2375 Service Dr., Cleburne, TX). Here are the upcoming Cleburne dates:

  • May 24, 2025
  • September 6, 2025
  • November 22, 2025

Low-Cost Spay/Neuter and Transports

Spay Neuter Network: Please call 972-472-3500 or visit Spay Neuter Network for information, pricing and to book an appointment. Appointments are required. Transport drop off is 7 a.m. Pick-up is at 4 p.m. Dogs must be on a leash and cats must be in a hard-sided carrier. Cleburne residency not required. $20 deposit due at time of reservation. Age limit is 12 weeks to 7 years. Weight limit is 2 to 100 pounds. Spots for large and extra large pets are limited, so book early! Please do not feed pets after 10 p.m. the night before. 

TCAP Low Cost Spay/Neuter Transport: Occurs quarterly (January, April, July and October). Schedule your pet for low-cost spay or neuter at TCAP's mobile transport. Call now and book your appointment. Age limit is 10 weeks to 5 years. Weight is 2 to 30 pounds. All pets must be in hard-sided carriers. A $20 per pet deposit is due at time of booking. This fee will be used toward services. Please do not feed your pet after 10 p.m. the night before. Please call 940-566-5551 to schedule or for more information.

Area Animal Shelters:

  • Alvarado Animal Control: 600 S Parkway Dr. - Alvarado, TX 76009 - 817-790-0910
  • Burleson Animal Services: 775 SE John Jones Dr. - Burleson, TX 76028 - 817-426-9283
  • Crowley Animal Shelter: 101 E Hampton Rd. - Crowley, TX 76036 - 817-297-5160
  • Fort Worth Animal Control: 4900 Martin St. - Fort Worth, TX 76119 - 817-392-1234
  • Glen Rose Animal Control: 1685 FM 56 - Glen Rose, TX 76043 - 254-897-3113
  • Joshua City Animal Shelter: 100 Santa Fe St. - Joshua, TX 76058 - 817-774-9450
  • Mansfield Animal Care & Control: 407 Industrial Blvd - Mansfield, TX 76063 - 817-276-4799

Open Intake Shelters

Humane Society of North Texas

Humane Society of Central Texas

Managed Intake ("No Kill") Shelters

SPCA of Texas

  • Information: The SPCA of Texas also works with the Jan Rees-Jones Animal Care Center, Myron K. Martin Spay/Neuter & Wellness Clinic, and the Russell E. Dealey Animal Rescue Center 
  • Address: 2400 Lone Star Dr. , Dallas, TX 75212
  • Phone: 214-742-7722
  • Website: https://spca.org/

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