Animal Services
Inside Denison City Limits
The City of Denison Animal Services Division is committed to partnering with Denison's citizens, veterinarians, and animal welfare organizations to promote responsible pet ownership, and to provide outstanding animal health and welfare and human health protection services.
Animal Services provides the following animal care and control services for residents living within the city limits of Denison:
- Animal bites
- Animal surrender
- Animal welfare
- Lost or found animals
- Nuisance animals
- Stray animals
The staff also responds immediately to an injured animal, wild or aggressive animal, and loose livestock.
Please contact Emergency Services at 903-465-2422 to report an incident or issue.
Adoption
The City of Denison Animal Services has partnered with the Denison Animal Welfare Group (DAWG) for adoption services. DAWG is a volunteer-run, non-profit organization dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation, and re-homing of pets in need. Contact DAWG via their website, email denisonanimals@gmail.com, or phone at 903-361-4211 to find a new furry friend, learn about volunteer opportunities, and more.
Resources
Outside Denison City Limits
People who live outside the Denison corporate city limits and wish to surrender an animal need to take the animal to the shelter in their city.
Contact Grayson County Animal Control if you have animal service needs outside Denison city limits:
Phone: 903-465-2878
