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Marathon Animal Shelter

Animal rescue in Marathon, TX

The mission of the Marathon Animal Shelter (MAS) is to provide shelter to stray, abandoned, and surrendered animals, with the purpose of finding permanent, loving, forever homes.

We work with the local community and other area shelters to develop a network of supporters and volunteers in order to create a better world for homeless pets.

We are a small, volunteer-run shelter in the rural town of Marathon, Texas.

Contact Della Hensley
Address
608 NE 8th Street
Marathon, TX 79842
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608 NE 8th Street

Marathon, TX 79842

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Adoptable pets at Marathon Animal Shelter

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We'll also keep you updated on Ghost's adoption status with email updates.
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Ghost

Great Pyrenees

Female, 3 yrs 9 mos
Marathon, TX
We'll also keep you updated on Simba's adoption status with email updates.
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Simba

German Shepherd Dog/Labrador Retriever

Male, 3 yrs
Marathon, TX
We'll also keep you updated on Egypt's adoption status with email updates.
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Egypt

Labrador Retriever/German Shepherd Dog

Male, 3 yrs
Marathon, TX

Rescue FAQs

Marathon, Texas
Brewster County, Texas

  • 1. Meet the Pet
  • 2. Submit Application
  • 3. Interview
  • 4. Approve Application
  • 5. Sign Adoption Contract
  • 6. Pay Fee
  • 7. Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

Adoption fee varies

Pets at shelters & rescues near Marathon Animal Shelter

Alpine Animal Control

2900 Old Marathon Road,
Alpine, TX 79830

We'll also keep you updated on Buck's adoption status with email updates.
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Buck

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 2 yrs 2 mos
Alpine, TX
We'll also keep you updated on Leo's adoption status with email updates.
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Leo

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 1 yr 3 mos
Alpine, TX
We'll also keep you updated on Luna's adoption status with email updates.
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Luna

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 5 yrs 7 mos
Alpine, TX
We'll also keep you updated on Bruiser's adoption status with email updates.
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Bruiser

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 5 yrs 8 mos
Alpine, TX
We'll also keep you updated on Lassie's adoption status with email updates.
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Lassie

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 1 yr
Alpine, TX
We'll also keep you updated on Draco's adoption status with email updates.
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Draco

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 8 mos
Alpine, TX

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