Animal Shelter Has 84 Animals in Their Care

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 onsite 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 March 13, the total 2026 intake is 227: 135 dogs and 92 cats in need. There are 84 animals in care: 74 dogs and 10 cats.

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

Statistics for the week of March 7-13 include: Intake - 29 Adoptions - 21 Transfer to Rescue - 12 Return To Owner - 1 Euthanasia - 1 Year-to-date intake per area in Fayette County: Fayette County - 134 La Grange - 67 Schulenburg - 10 Carmine - 0 Fayetteville - 0 Round Top - 0 Ellinger - 1 Flatonia - 5