The Brazos Animal Shelter receives thousands of dogs, cats, and other pets each year that would make excellent family companions. Many of these are purebred or obvious purebred mixes. Some people say that "mutts" make the best and healthiest pets and the Shelter has plenty of those to choose from!

Rabbits, hamsters, guinea pigs, birds, and other pets are also available at the Animal 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.
Why spay or Neuter your pet?

• If you live in an apartment and are interested in adopting a dog, you must choose one that will remain under 25 pounds.
• 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

What does the $95 adoption fee include? Free spay or neuter First vaccinations (DHLPP or FVRCP) Deworming (Strongid-T) Bordetella Heartworm test for dogs over 6 months One-month dose of Advantage Avid Microchip Coupon for a Free General Physical Coupons for local pet stores, local businesses, grooming, and obedience training

That seems like lots of money....why don't I just get a "free" one?

Owning a pet is never "free". Consider these average costs for the  first year with a “FREE” pet...

How can I be notified when a specific breed of pet is available for adoption?
If you are interested in a certain type, size or breed of pet and would like to be called when one is available, please read the following information: 

• The animal leaving this shelter, by state law must be spayed/neutered.  Purebred animals that will leave Brazos County, will be spayed/neutered at a local vet clinic before leaving town.
• You need to have an approved breed waiting application on file at the shelter inorder to be part of the breed waiting program.
• We hold all applications 3 months.  If you are still interested at the end of this time, you will need to fill out another application.
• If you SEE the pet that you would like to adopt at the shelter and it is still in its stray period (72 hours from time received at shelter), you may apply for it.  Although, we CANNOT call you about it until the 3 days are up.  We CAN call about owner-surrended animals immediately.
• All of the people on breed waiting will be called after a pet is available, and pets are adopted on a first come, first serve basis only.
• If you find a pet somewhere else or you are no longer interested, please call us and we will remove your application.