Kitten Fosters Needed

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 12, the total 2026 intake is 666: 280 dogs and 386 cats in need. There are 118 animals in care: 50 dogs and 68 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.

Statistics for the week of June 6-12 include: Intake - 48 Adoptions - 7 Transfer to Rescue - 17 Return to Owner - 0 Euthanasia - 0 Year-to-Date intake per area includes: Fayette County - 361 La Grange - 212 Schulenburg - 49 Carmine - 0 Fayetteville - 7 Round Top - 17 Ellinger - 1 Flatonia - 19