Animal Shelter Update

The Gardenia E. Janssen Animal shelter is open 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. on Mondays. The shelter allows reclaims on Monday after 10 a.m. by appointment. If you believe your lost pet may be in care, call (979) 9660021 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 our care, rabies vaccine, and a microchip: a $250-$300 value.

As of April 10, the total 2026 intake is 318: 170 dogs and 148 cats in need. There are 65 animals in care: 54 dogs and 11 cats.

The shelter is always looking for dog walkers, kitten cuddlers, laundry washers, and puppy bathers.

Statistics for the week of April 4-10 includes: Intake - 39 Adoptions - 6 Transfer to Rescue - 28 Return To Owner - 4 Euthanasia - 4 Year-to-Date intake data per area: Fayette County - 170 La Grange -106 Schulenburg- 16 Carmine - 0 Fayetteville - 2 Round Top -12 Ellinger- 1 Flatonia -11