Shelter at Capacity as More Than 500 Animals Enter Care in 2026

The Gardenia E. Janssen Animal Shelter is open from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday for all normal operations. The shelter is closed to the public with staff on-site for animal care from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Reclaims are allowed on Monday after 10 a.m. by appointment. If you believe your lost pet may be in care, call (979) 966-0021 to confirm and learn requirements for reclaim.

The adoption fee for any dog or cat is $80 and includes: spay or neuter when age/appropriate, age-appropriate vaccines while in care, rabies vaccine, and a microchip, a $250-$300 value.

As of May 22, the total 2026 intake is 539: 240 dogs and 299 cats in need. There are 123 animals in care: 62 dogs and 61 cats.

The shelter is always looking for dog walkers, kitten cuddlers, laundry washers, and puppy bathers. You won’t regret volunteering.

Statistics for the weeks of May 9-May 22 include: Intake - 69 Adoptions - 31 Transfer to Rescue - 40 Return to Owner - 1 Euthanasia - 1 Year-to-Date intake per area: Fayette County- 284 La Grange - 171 Schulenburg - 44 Carmine - 0 Fayetteville - 7 Round Top - 13 Ellinger - 1 Flatonia - 19