Shelter Reports 838 Animals Taken In 2026

The Gardenia E. Janssen Animal Shelter is open 10 am. - 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday for all normal operations. The shelter is closed to the public with staff onsite for animal care from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. on Mondays. 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.

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 July 24, the total 2026 intake is 838: 341 dogs and 497 cats in need. There are 129 animals in care: 55 dogs and 74 cats.

Help the shelter help them. The shelter could really use some fosters for kittens and are always looking for dog walkers, kitten cuddlers, laundry washers, and puppy bathers.

Statistics for the week of July 18- 24 include: Intake - 34 Adoptions - 12 Transfer to Rescue - 30 Return to Owner - 4 Euthanasia - 0 Year-to-Date intake per area statistics include: Fayette County - 462 La Grange - 262 Schulenburg - 62 Carmine - 2 Fayetteville - 12 Round Top - 17 Ellinger - 1 Flatonia - 20