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Fort Worth, TX

Cowtown Friends

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Cowtown Friends of Fort Worth Animal Care & Control is a nonprofit organization that supports the City of Fort Worth's Animal Care & Control shelter operations. Formed by shelter volunteers who identified needs beyond what municipal funding covers, it is run by a volunteer board and raises funds for enrichment programs, supplies, and services for animals awaiting adoption. The group participates in community fundraising efforts and adoption events in Fort Worth.
3 eventsLast active Tracked since Updated September 2026

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Fort Worth Animal Care & Control3
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Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge1
Kristin Jaworski1
Fort Worth Herd1
Rodeo Plaza1
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September 2026

Press Release
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A public announcement encouraging residents to donate to nonprofits during North Texas Giving Day on Sept. 17, highlighting City-affiliated 'friends of' nonprofit partners and year-round volunteer opportunities coordinated by the City's Volunteer Services Division.

Give your own way on North Texas Giving Day

May 2026

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Fort Worth Animal Care & Control is hosting the fourth annual 'Herd You Needed a Dog' dog adoption event at Rodeo Plaza in the Fort Worth Stockyards on May 9, featuring adoptable shelter and foster dogs. The event was co-founded by Kristin Jaworski in partnership with Cowtown Friends following her own adoption experience.

'Herd You Needed a Dog' returns to Fort Worth Stockyards this weekend

February 2026

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Cowtown Friends, funded by a $13,000 'Second Chance KONGS' grant from VCA Charities, donated 1,000 KONG enrichment toys to Fort Worth Animal Care and Control shelters to reduce stress and improve wellbeing for dogs awaiting adoption.

$13,000 of KONGS wheeled into FWACC shelters