Shelter Seeks Fosters, Volunteers as 2026 Intake Nears 1,000

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. 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 Sept. 4 the total 2026 intake is 988: 384 dogs and 604 cats in need. There are 119 animals in care: 59 dogs and 60 cats.

Help the shelter help them. The shelter could really use some fosters for kittens and is always looking for dog walkers, kitten cuddlers, laundry washers, and puppy bathers. You won’t regret volunteering.

Statistics for the week of Aug. 29-Sept. 4 include: Intake - 26 Adoptions - 7 Transfer to Rescue - 21 Return to Owner - 0 Euthanasia - 0 Year-to-Date intake statistics per area include: Fayette County - 545 La Grange - 317 Schulenburg - 69 Carmine - 3 Fayetteville - 12 Round Top - 17 Ellinger - 3 Flatonia - 22 View animals for adoption online at janssenanimalshelter. org or petplace.com.