The newly renovated Richardson Animal Shelter officially opened this week. Thanks to the voter-approved 2021 Bond Program, the Shelter, located at 1330 Columbia Dr., now features a brand-new main entrance, updated façade, expanded staff offices, a refreshed staff break area, additional storage rooms and updated staff and public restrooms. Visitors will also notice a vibrant new addition outdoors near the front entrance of the Shelter, a colorful 10-foot mosaic sculpture entitled, “The Town Musicians of Richardson,” created by Texas artist Gigi Griffin Miller as part of the City’s Public Art Master Plan.
Renovations began in February 2024 and Shelter administrative operations and parking temporarily moved to an adjacent building; all adoptions and donations are now being processed at the updated facility.
Shelter Website: www.cor.net/AnimalShelter
