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Fort Worth animal shelters over capacity, prompting urgent call for adopters
By NBC DFW
· June 25, 2026
· 1 min read
Fort Worth Animal Care and Control is making an urgent plea for the community's help as its shelters operate over capacity. The city says more than 600 dogs and cats are currently in its care and is asking residents to consider adopting or fostering an animal to help ease overcrowding. Cat occupancy
Key takeaway The city says more than 600 dogs and cats are currently in its care and is asking residents to consider adopting or fostering an animal to help ease overcrowding.
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Category: schools ·
Published: June 25, 2026 ·
Source: NBC DFW ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Fort Worth Animal Care and Control is making an urgent plea for the community's help as its shelters operate over capacity. The city says more than 600 dogs and cats are currently in its care and is asking residents to consider adopting or fostering an animal to help ease overcrowding. Cat occupancy
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