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People in the News

Wednesday, September 3, 2025

People in the News

Wednesday, September 3, 2025

Carrollton Animal Shelter overflowing; offering free adoptions

kittensThe City of Carrollton Animal Adoption Center (2247 Sandy Lake Road) is brimming with animals and needs help from the community.

The Center holds more than 100 animals as of Monday, June 20. Because of this, adoption fees will be waived, and the first 10 dogs and the first 10 cats to be adopted will come with a free $50 voucher to use at a veterinarian of the adopter’s choice.

“Even with the expected influx from the spring season, we are housing an especially high number of animals,” said Carl Shooter, Animal Services Manager. “Kitten season, puppy season, it’s happening and we need help placing these animals in good homes.”

The Animal Services team is working tirelessly to serve all of the animals in the shelter right now. If an adoption isn’t feasible, donations are always welcome in the form of cash, food, litter, towels, blankets, or toys.

The want the public’s help to work together to make this Carrollton’s most successful spring…they mean Kitten Season ever.

For a complete list of acceptable material donations, visit cityofcarrollton.com/animalservices. For more information on the adoptions, call 972-466-3420.