Phone (979) 775-5755 Fax (979) 822-0411
Hours: M-F 11am-6pm, Saturday 11am-3pm, Sunday Closed
Don't Buy Love, ADOPT IT.
The Brazos Animal Shelter receives about 9,000 animals per year.
Many dogs, puppies, cats and kittens come through our doors as strays, but we also receive owner surrenders and pets that are not reclaimed by their owners. We also take in many other pets including rabbits, hamsters, guinea pigs, gerbils (and other pocket pets), iguanas and other reptiles, all kinds of birds, and ferrets are also available at the Shelter from time to time.
Unclaimed animals and animals given up by their owners are evaluated for adoption. Prospective pet owners are interviewed to assure that the lifestyles and needs of the people and the animal will be compatible.
The adoption fee charged by the Shelter includes a free spay or neuter that is performed at a local vet clinic BEFORE the pet goes home.
Effective January 1, 1992 all dogs and cats adopted from a Texas animal Shelter MUST be spayed or neutered, according to Texas Chapter 828 Health & Safety Code.
How Do I Adopt?
Once you have found the animal that you are interested in adopting, you must fill out an adoption application. Applicants interested in the pets must first be approved before being able to place a hold on or adopt out a pet that they are interested in. Adoptions are first come (approved), first serve. There are four bottom lines that must be met before you can take your new pet home:
- If you live in an apartment and are interested in adopting a dog, you must choose one that will remain under 25 pounds, or complete a letter of appeal.
- A staff member must be able to verify your landlord will allow pets. Pet deposits must be paid before the animal goes home.
- All dogs that will grow over 25 pounds require a fenced yard IF they will live in the Bryan/College Station city limits.
- All dogs and cats living with the adopting family must be current on their rabies vaccinations. If you live in Brazos County, any dogs, cats or ferrets you own must have current Brazos County tags.
ADOPTION APPLICATION (doc)
ADOPTION APPLICATION (pdf)
Other Animal Adoption Application (for hamsters, birds, livestock, etc.)
Are you with a rescue group and are interested in an animal?
Just fill out the Rescue Application. It must be approved in order to transfer an animal.
Animal Rescue Application (pdf)
Looking for a Barn Cat?
Check out our Barn Cat Program
Frequently Asked Questions
- How do I adopt a pet from the Brazos Animal Shelter?
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Visit our available pets online (updated weekly, on Wednesdays).
Then come to one of our shelter or one of our mobile adoption events.
- What kind of dogs/cats do you have?
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The Brazos Animal Shelter can recieve 50 animals a day. Animals come into the building daily, so keep checking for new pets. This makes for a good selection of companions to choose from!
- I'm looking for a purebred dog/cat. Who can help me find one?
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We receive purebred dogs, cats, puppies and kittens at our shelters, and you are welcome to come down at any time and look at our selection. You may also check out PetFinder.com
- Does the Brazos Animal Shelter have other animals for adoption besides dogs and cats?
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Yes! We offer other animals for adoption such as horses, pigs, chickens, ducks, rabbits, ferrets, hamsters, ferrets and mice. All of these adoptable animals can be seen on our Featured Pet and PetFinder pages when they are available. Livestock and pocket pets require a separate adoption application (this process is different from adopting a dog, cat or small mammal). You may complete this application in advance on our Other Animals Adoption Application.
- What forms of payment will you accept?
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We accept cash, checks, Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express.
- Can you hold an animal for me?
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We only hold animals with an approved application for a 24-hour time period to help you to make the decision to adopt or not adopt. We do not hold animals or take payment over the phone to reserve or adopt animals. We adopt strictly on a first come, first serve basis. Please note that animals may not be adopted for other people.
- Can I decide not to have my animal spayed/neutered?
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No. Any animal that is released from an animal shelter must be spayed or neutered under Texas law.
Adoption Costs:
| Adult Cats $50 | Kittens $95 |
| Adult Dogs $95 | Puppies $125 |
Ambassadors (Pure Breds) $150 |
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24 Hour Hold Deposit $20 |
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Applicants interested in the pets must first be approved before being able to place a hold on or adopt out a pet that they are interested in.
Adoptions are first come (approved applicant), first serve.
What does the adoption fee include?
- Free spay or neuter
- First vaccinations (DHLPP or FVRCP)
- Deworming (Strongid-T)
- Bordetella
- Heartworm test for dogs over 6 months
- Flea Control
- Avid Microchip
- Coupon for a Free General Physical
- Coupons for local pet stores, local businesses,
grooming, and obedience training
Owning a pet is never "free"
Consider these average costs for the first year with a “FREE” pet...
For an average shorthair* |
For an average shorthair* cat |
Initial Costs |
Initial Costs |
Annual Costs *Grooming costs are extra for longhaired pets |
Annual Costs *Grooming costs are extra for longhaired pets |
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