Animal Services

The Balch Springs Animal Shelter is still undergoing renovations. At this time we are unsure when the shelter will be closed again in order to complete the floors. Due to limited space, shelter staff is asking anyone needing to surrender their animal to try to rehome it on their own. The shelter lobby is open to the public. If you have an emergency, please dial 911. To file an animal complaint, make an inquiry, or for any other issues email AnimalShelter@BalchSpringsPD.com. 
 
Watch our Facebook page for the date the shelter can reopen (Balch Springs Animal Shelter).
You can also call the shelter at 972-557-6035 and leave us a voicemail, someone will get back to you as soon as possible.
Animal shelter

​Balch Springs Animal Services

The Balch Springs Animal Services Department is a division of the Balch Springs Police Department. We are dedicated to assisting citizens with animal related issues, promoting responsible pet ownership and ensuring a healthy environment for the human and animal residents living in Balch Springs.

Where Are We?

The Animal Shelter is located behind the municipal building at 3117 Hickory Tree Road Balch Springs, TX 75180.

In Case of Emergency

 
For animal emergencies, dial 911. An animal control officer is available Saturday and Sunday for emergency animal control issues only.

Mandatory Sterilization 

All dogs and cats adopted from an animal shelter must be sterilized no later than 30 days from the adoption date, in accordance with Texas State Law Chapter 828 of the Texas Health and Safety Code.

Failure to comply is punishable by a Class C Misdemeanor and citations of up to $560. 

Also, under state law, a recently adopted but non-sterilized dog or cat will be reclaimed by the animal shelter. The Balch Springs Animal Shelter will enforce this with no exceptions.

More Information About Sterilization

  1. Mobile Animal Spay Hospital (PDF)