Shelter Always In Need of Volunteers

The 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. on Monday. 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 our care, rabies vaccine, and a microchip: a $250-$300 value.

As of April 3, the total 2026 intake is 279: 158 dogs and 121 cats in need. There are 66 animals in care: 52 dogs and 14 cats.

Help the shelter help them. 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 28-April 3 include: Intake - 14 Adoptions - 7 Transfer to Rescue - 14 Return to Owner - 1 Euthanasia - 0 Year-to-Date intake statistics per area: Fayette County - 168 La Grange - 75 Schulenburg - 12 Carmine - 0 Fayetteville - 2 Round Top - 12 Ellinger - 1 Flatonia - 9