Weekly Animal Shelter Update

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 on Monday 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 Aug 14, the total 2026 intake is 900: 354 dogs and 546 cats in need. There are 124 animals in care: 54 dogs and 67 cats.

The shelter could really use 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. 8-14 include: Intake - 33 Adoptions - 5 Transfer to Rescue - 10 Return To Owner - 1 Euthanasia - 6 Year-to-Date intake statistics per area include: Fayette County - 503 La Grange - 278 Schulenburg - 66 Carmine - 2 Fayetteville - 12 Round Top - 17 Ellinger - 3 Flatonia - 19