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1. How do I adopt a pet?

You may call 817-426-9283 or visit the shelter to inquire about animals available for adoption. Available animals can also be found on the City of Burleson’s website, or at 24Petconnect.com

2. What is the cost to adopt a pet?

State law requires that all animals that are adopted from animal shelters be spayed or neutered. Effective Oct. 1, 2015, all dogs and cats adopted from the Burleson Animal Shelter will be spayed/neutered, and have current rabies vaccinations, before leaving the animal shelter. The $140 adoption fee includes adoption ($20), basic vaccinations ($20), microchip ($15), and spay/neuter ($75) if they are under 4 months old; and the $140 adoption fee includes adoption ($20), basic vaccinations ($20), microchip ($15), rabies voucher ($10), and spay/neuter ($75) if they are 4 months and older. The adoption paperwork is filled out at the Burleson Animal Shelter, then the animal shelter staff transports the adopted pet to the contracted veterinarian where that adopted pet will be spayed/neutered and receive the rabies vaccination. You and your new pet are reunited at the veterinarian office, not at the animal shelter.

3. How many pets may I have?

Each household may have no more than four domestic (4) animals in any combination, and no more than one (1) litter of puppies or kittens at any given time. Residents who wish to keep more than four (4) pets may apply with the animal control authority for a multi-pet permit. See Ordinance B-749-06 for more information.

4. What is rabies?

Rabies is a disease caused by the rabies virus. It may take several weeks or even a few years for people to show symptoms after getting infected with rabies, but usually people start to show signs of the disease 1 to 3 months after the virus infects them. The early signs of rabies can be fever or headache, but this changes quickly to nervous system signs, such as confusion, sleepiness, or agitation. Once someone with rabies infection starts having these symptoms, that person usually does not survive. This is why it is very important to talk to your doctor or health care provider right away if any animal bites you, especially a wild animal.
Read more frequently asked questions about rabies.

5. Do I have to live in the city limits to be able to get a microchip for my pet?

No, we allow anyone to purchase a microchip for their pet. In order to get a microchip, you as the owner, must provide proof showing that your pet has a current rabies vaccination.
For more information please visit our page about micro chipping.

6. Does the shelter have live animal traps that I can borrow?

Yes, we have different sized humane live animal traps that can be lent out to citizens of the City of Burleson at no charge to you. If you have any wild animals or stray cats on your property then a live animal trap may be for you. Just come down to the shelter located at 775 SE John Jones with a form of current identification. We will show you how to properly use the trap and what bait works best for each type of animal. Once you have trapped an animal, just give us a call and we will come and remove it for you.

7. I have a humane live animal trap of my own, will you still service the trap?

Yes, we will still service any live animal trap within our city limits. Please understand that you must follow some rules while using your trap:
- You must check the trap multiple times daily
- Please do not set the trap if the outside temperature is predicted to fall below 40 degrees Fahrenheit or above 100 Fahrenheit
- Traps are not to be set Sunday or Monday due to Animal Services being closed.
- The trap is not to be set after 12:00 Noon Saturday afternoon- trap can be reset Monday evening.
- Do not set the trap the night before or on the day of a City, State, or Federal holiday.
Once you have an animal trapped, contact us at 817-426-9283 so we can get an Animal Control Officer out to remove the animal for you.