Progress was unveiled on Build Garland Day, Friday, Feb. 11, capped by the opening of the Garland Animal Shelter & Adoption Center, the most anticipated project from the city's record $423.7 million bond election. With the new facility at 1902 State Highway 66,...
Make Your Mark at new animal shelter
The opening of Garland’s new animal shelter at 1902 State Highway 66 is scheduled for completion in early 2022, and you can Make Your Mark as part of the celebration! For as little as $100, the shelter will be equipped with a brick displaying your name, your company’s...
Animal shelter now under construction
The development of a new Garland animal shelter is officially underway! The city broke ground Dec. 8 on its new animal shelter and adoption center at 1900 State Highway 66. Approved in the May 2019 bond election, the 23,000-square-foot shelter will incorporate housing...
GRCTC Architecture Program paves way to future
The hard work of teachers Kurt Ortley and Stephanie Edwards is reflected in the successes of students in the architecture program at the Gilbreath Reed Career and Technical Center. The students have participated in the design of several important projects...
Animal Shelter resumes normal operations
Garland Animal Services reports the canine distemper outbreak at its animal shelter has been contained. The disinfection process has been completed and the shelter resumed normal operations Tuesday morning. Out of 124 dogs tested, 33 were confirmed positive for...
Animal shelter confirms seven distemper cases
Seven cases of canine distemper have been confirmed at Garland's Animal Shelter. Shelter staff members are already taking proactive measures to keep the highly contagious disease from spreading. The first case was confirmed July 31. Staff immediately started testing...
Clear the Shelters Day, Dog-A-Palooza scheduled
Garland will participate in Clear the Shelters Day from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15. All pet adoption fees will be waived for spayed and neutered during this time. Adoptions will be held at the Garland Animal Shelter, 600 Tower Street and Pet Adoption Center,...
Beaver ES students enjoy animal shelter tour
Children from Beaver Elementary School recently toured the Pet Adoption Center in downtown Garland. They learned how the center operates and had a chance to play with adoptable dogs. The students learned about the responsibilities of an animal services officer and how...