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FWACC to host neonatal shower ahead of puppy and kitten season

press releaseMonday, March 9, 2026Fort Worth Press Releases
Fort Worth Animal Care & Control is hosting its annual 'Bow Wow Meow Puppy & Kitten Shower' on March 14 at Chisholm Trail Community Center to collect donated supplies and recruit fosters for neonatal animals ahead of the spring shelter intake surge. The event includes educational programming on caring for newborn puppies and kittens and a donation raffle.
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Fort Worth Animal Care & Control is hosting its annual Bow Wow Meow Puppy & Kitten Shower on Saturday, March 14 from 11 a.m.

Community Impact

The event combines educational programming on neonatal animal care with a donation drive and foster recruitment effort.

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HighHigh significance — major decision, large financial impact, or broad community effectThe March 14 event at Chisholm Trail Community Center is five days from publication and offers Fort Worth residents a direct opportunity to foster neonatal animals, donate supplies, or learn care techniques from FWACC staff. RSVP is available via FWACCfoster@fortworthtexas.gov.

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LowLow significance — routine or procedural itemFWACC frames the spring intake surge as an annual, nationwide shelter pattern. The event's emphasis on recruiting fosters and collecting basic supplies raises a natural question about whether Fort Worth's shelter network has faced capacity or resource shortfalls in prior springs.

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Spring is almost here, and that means puppy and kitten season is right around the corner.

Every year at springtime, shelters across the country see a spike in newborn animals needing care. While Fort Worth Animal Care & Control spays and neuters every animal before release, not all community pets and strays are fixed. Longer days and warmer temperatures naturally trigger breeding cycles in cats and dogs, leading to a sudden increase of puppies and kittens arriving at shelters all at once.

To help us prepare, FWACC is hosting our annual Bow Wow Meow Puppy & Kitten Shower from 11 a.m.–1 p.m. Saturday, March 14.

This educational and family-friendly event helps us gather critical supplies and talk to potential fosters to support our most vulnerable animals. Guests will learn how to care for neonatal kittens and puppies, get tips from our team and catch a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to support tiny lives during the busiest season of the year.

We’ll also have light refreshments, fun activities and a raffle for guests who bring a donation item such as kitten milk replacer, soft blankets or puppy supplies.

Whether you’re an experienced foster or simply want to make a difference, this is a meaningful way to support lifesaving work in Fort Worth.

Event details:

Time: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Date: Saturday, March 14 Location: Chisholm Trail Community Center, 4936 McPherson Blvd., Fort Worth, 76123

To RSVP or learn more, email FWACCfoster@fortworthtexas.gov.

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