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Top Cat Adoption Spots in the DFW Area — Starting with Addison

Top Cat Adoption Spots in the DFW Area — Starting with Addison

Posted by Shane Shipman — Updated September 22, 2025

If you're in the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex and dreaming of a cat companion, you're in luck. DFW is full of adoption opportunities, from municipal shelters to local rescues. We'll start in Addison, then branch out across the metroplex.

Spotlight on Addison

PetSmart Addison Cat Adoption Center

3800 Belt Line Rd, Addison, TX 75001

Visit PetSmart Addison Phone: (972) 919-4740

PetSmart hosts adoptable cats in partnership with rescues. Hours: Mon–Sat 9 AM–9 PM, Sun 10 AM–7 PM.

  • Operation Kindness — a major local no-kill rescue, often placing cats at this PetSmart. operationkindness.org | (972) 429-3649
  • Local volunteers — smaller rescue groups rotate fosters into the adoption center. Fees typically cover spay/neuter, vaccines, and microchip.

Dallas Proper

Dallas Animal Services

1818 N Westmoreland Rd, Dallas, TX 75212

bedallas90.org Phone: (214) 670-7311

Dallas’ municipal shelter with hundreds of cats. They often hold “Empty the Shelter” events with waived or reduced fees.

SPCA of Texas

Jan Rees-Jones Animal Care Center — 2400 Lone Star Dr, Dallas, TX 75212

spca.org/adopt Phone: (214) 742-2056

Modern adoption center with counselors to help match cats with adopters.

North Dallas & Plano

Operation Kindness Everyday Adoption Center

16821 Coit Rd, Dallas, TX 75248

operationkindness.org/visit-us

Features rotating cats and dogs daily.

Plano Animal Shelter

4028 W Plano Pkwy, Plano, TX 75093

plano.gov/adoptions Phone: (972) 769-4360

Family-friendly shelter with online adoption listings and appointments.

Fort Worth & West DFW

Fort Worth Animal Care & Control

4900 Martin St, Fort Worth, TX 76119

Fort Worth ACC Website Phone: (817) 392-3630

Fort Worth’s municipal shelter with multiple adoption campuses.

Humane Society of North Texas

1840 E Lancaster Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76103

hsnt.org/adopt Phone: (817) 332-1816

One of the oldest humane societies in Texas, serving both cats and dogs.

Farther Afield

Texas CARES

Cats available via PetSmart locations in North Texas (HQ in Frisco)

texascares.org Phone: (972) 362-5888

Cat-exclusive rescue with online listings. Great for breed-specific searches.

Helpful Online Tools

Tips for a Smooth Adoption

  • Preview pets online before visiting to save time.
  • Fees in DFW generally range $0–$150, covering vaccines and spay/neuter.
  • Ask staff about personality, apartment-friendliness, or multi-pet homes.
  • Consider foster-to-adopt if you’re unsure.
  • Join community groups like “Dallas Cat Rescue” on Facebook for tips and vet discounts.

The DFW cat adoption scene is vibrant and accessible. Start in Addison, then explore across the metroplex to meet your new best friend!

Always confirm hours and adoption availability with shelters or rescues before visiting.

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