Animal Shelter Tour
Visit and Animal Shelter
People visit the animal shelter to either look for a missing pet, turn in an animal they can’t keep, or to adopt.
Many families adopt pets through an animal shelter. Ever wonder what goes on behind the scenes?
2-1-1 Texas Hotline
Find animal shelters in your area. Learn how to report incidences of animal cruelty. Get information on low-cost vaccines and more.
Dial 2-1-1, or (877) 541-7905, and find information about resources in your local community, no matter where you live in Texas. Or visit 211texas.org.
2-1-1 Texas is a free, anonymous social service hotline available 24/7.
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What should I think about before I adopt a pet?
Think about:
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The main reason you want a pet
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The type of breed you like best
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The age of the animal you would like to take home
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Your experience living with a pet
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How you will afford routine and emergency medical care
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The other occupants in your home or on your property
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The time your pet will spend alone during the week and on weekends
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Where the pet will be when people are home and when no one is home
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How you’ll train, exercise, and keep your pet from getting bored while it is alone
If you want to adopt a pet, you may have to answer a