Forney Animal Shelter Will Close Saturday; Meet Adoptable Dogs at cLife Instead
The shelter is closed Nov. 14 while staff bring adoptable dogs to the Holiday Kick-Off at Community Life Church, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 204 FM 1641.
Representative dog photo. This is not a Forney shelter animal or a dog announced for the event. Photo: Natalia Marcelewicz / Unsplash. Free under the Unsplash License.
FORNEY, Texas - Anyone planning a Saturday visit to the Forney Animal Shelter should change that plan: the shelter will be closed Nov. 14 while its team takes adoptable dogs to the Holiday Kick-Off at Community Life Church.
The city's Nov. 12 closure notice says staff will bring several dogs to the event so visitors can meet them and learn about adoption opportunities.
Where to go Saturday
- Date: Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026.
- Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Central.
- Place: Community Life Church, 204 FM 1641, Forney.
The city's event calendar says the Holiday Kick-Off, organized by the Forney Police Department and Community Life Church, includes crafts, food, music, bounce houses, vendor booths and a visit from Santa. It says 100% of vendor booth fees benefit Special Olympics Texas.
What this means for a shelter visit
The closure applies to the shelter building on Saturday. The off-site event is the announced opportunity to meet some adoptable dogs that day, not a promise that every animal at the shelter will be there.
The notice does not list the participating dogs or announce an adoption-fee special. Check the city's closure notice before heading out. The official event listing has the address and program details.
This is a dated service notice for Nov. 14, not a permanent change to shelter hours.
