Animal Shelter Update

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 on Monday 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.

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 June 26, the total 2026 intake is 737: 301 dogs and 436 cats in need. There are 140 animals in care: 53 dogs and 87 cats.

The shelter could really use some fosters for kittens and is always looking for dog walkers, kitten cuddlers, laundry washers, and puppy bathers.

Statistics for the week of June 20-26 include: Intake - 24 Adoptions - 17 Transfer to Rescue - 3 Return To Owner - 1 Euthanasia - 0 Year-to-Date intake per area: Fayette County- 393 La Grange - 242 Schulenburg - 58 Carmine - 0 Fayetteville - 7 Round Top - 17 Ellinger - 1 Flatonia - 19