Mission
Our Mission

Animal Management & Welfare’s (AM&W) is dedicated to addressing animal-related health, public safety concerns, and the enforcement of laws and regulations. Our core objective is to ensure the welfare of both animals and citizens within Amarillo city limits.

AM&W provides a range of services including care and shelter for lost and unwanted companion animals within Amarillo, facilitating the adoption of animals into new homes, and reuniting lost pets with their owners.

Incoming animals are vaccinated, and all adopted animals are spayed or neutered and microchipped before being placed in new homes to address public safety issues and animal overpopulation.

The following services are provided by Amarillo’s Animal Management and Welfare department:

  • Open admissions animal shelter
  • 24-hour Public Safety/Animal Management field services
  • Enforcement of City ordinances and state laws
  • Investigation of animal bites/attacks
  • Investigation of cruelty and welfare cases,
  • Provide daily care and cleaning to all animals in the shelter.
  • Veterinarian services are provided to all animals in custody.
  • Impoundment of stray and citizen surrendered animals,
  • Quarantine for rabies observation,
  • Deceased animal services,
  • Pet owner education and awareness programs,
  • Community outreach, engagement and education
  • Positive outcome departments – Rescue and Adoption services
Our Goals

Increase Adoptions and Reduce Euthanasia: Enhance adoption rates while minimizing euthanasia.

Manage Shelter Capacity: Ensure shelters operate within optimal capacity.

Spaying/Neutering: Prevent overpopulation with low-cost spaying and neutering.

Microchipping/Vaccination Events: Host events to help lost pets stay out of shelters and vaccinate.

Quality Veterinary Care: Provide accessible, high-quality veterinary services.

Secure Funding: Obtain necessary financial resources for operations.

Build a Skilled Team: Attract and retain compassionate, talented staff.

Lead in Animal Welfare: Maintain leadership in animal welfare advocacy.

Promote Responsible Pet Ownership: Advocate for responsible pet care in the community.