Richardson Animal Shelter

1330 Columbia Drive Richardson, Texas 75081
Richardson Animal Shelter in Richardson, TX
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Hours of operation

  1. Monday 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  2. Tuesday 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM Today
  3. Wednesday 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  4. Thursday 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  5. Friday 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  6. Saturday 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  7. Sunday 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Hours as reported by the shelter. Call ahead before visiting — holiday and intake hours can differ.

About this shelter

Richardson Animal Shelter in Richardson, TX

Richardson Animal Shelter is located in Richardson, Texas, roughly 15 miles southwest of Dallas. Small, grassroots shelters and rescue organizations of this type often rely on limited staff and volunteers to manage daily care, adoptions, and outreach in their communities. The shelter is open Monday through Friday from 12:00 to 6:00 PM and on weekends from 12:00 to 5:00 PM, giving local residents several opportunities throughout the week to visit. The building itself is a low, stone-faced facility with an American flag and Texas flag flying out front, situated on a landscaped lot with sidewalks leading to its entrance.

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