Janssen 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. If you believe your lost pet may be in care, call 979-966-0021.

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 5, the total 2026 intake is 619: 270 dogs and 349 cats in need. There are 118 animals in care: 50 dogs and 68 cats. Help the shelter help them. The shelter is always looking for dog walkers, kitten cuddlers, laundry washers, and puppy bathers.

Statistics for the week of May 30-June 5 include: Intake - 40 Adoptions - 7 Transfer to Rescue - 25 Return To Owner - 3 Euthanasia - 2 Year-to-Date intake per area includes: Fayette County - 336 La Grange - 199 Schulenburg - 44 Carmine - 0 Fayetteville - 7 Round Top - 13 Ellinger - 1 Flatonia - 19