Fort Worth Animal Care & Control is celebrating a major step forward this year as more pets leave the shelter alive than ever before.
New data shows the city’s live-release rate has climbed to more than 85%. That shift means more dogs and cats are being adopted, reunited with their families, or transferred to rescue partners rather than remaining in overcrowded kennels.
Behind those rising numbers are stories of new beginnings — including one family who believes their adopted dog found them at exactly the right time…