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San Marcos Regional Animal Shelter

Animal shelter in San Marcos, TX

The San Marcos Animal Shelter is the regional animal shelter for Hays County. We are part of the Neighborhood Enhancement division of Community Services for the City of San Marcos. As a municipal shelter, our facility is open intake. This means we accept lost, found and owner surrendered animals from within Hays County and city limits of Kyle, Buda and San Marcos.

Our facility is approximately 15,000 sq. ft. with an Adoption Center that is separate from our pick-up and drop-off area. Other services we offer are Animal Control for the City of San Marcos, Volunteer Program, Public Education, and an Annual Rabies Clinic.

Contact
Address
750 River Road
San Marcos, TX 78666
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750 River Road

San Marcos, TX 78666

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Adoptable pets at San Marcos Regional Animal Shelter

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

Husky

Male, 1 yr
San Marcos, TX
We'll also keep you updated on Lady's adoption status with email updates.
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Lady

Mastiff

Female, 7 mos
San Marcos, TX
We'll also keep you updated on Mr. Paco's adoption status with email updates.
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Mr. Paco

Australian Cattle Dog

Male, 5 yrs 4 mos
San Marcos, TX
We'll also keep you updated on Coco (in foster)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Coco (in foster)

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 6 mos
San Marcos, TX
We'll also keep you updated on Gandalf (in foster)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Gandalf (in foster)

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 6 mos
San Marcos, TX
We'll also keep you updated on The Most Precious Baby King Ko's adoption status with email updates.
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The Most Precious Baby King Ko

Anatolian Shepherd

Male, 9 mos
San Marcos, TX
We'll also keep you updated on 57209983's adoption status with email updates.
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57209983

Australian Shepherd

Male, 3 yrs 2 mos
San Marcos, TX
We'll also keep you updated on Prince's adoption status with email updates.
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Prince

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 1 yr
San Marcos, TX

Shelter FAQs

Hays County, City of San Marcos, City of Kyle, City of Buda

  • 1. Meet the Pet
  • 2. Interview
  • 3. Sign Adoption Contract

Additional adoption info

We encourage everyone interested in adopting a new pet to come visit the San Marcos Regional Animal Shelter to view the wonderful selection of cats, dogs and small animals we have available for adoption. When you see an animal you are interested in, come in as soon as possible as we are first come, first serve and are unable to place HOLDS on pets over the phone.

Speak to an Adoption Counselor at our Adoption Center regarding your interest to adopt and they will advise you of the Hold and Adoption process. All pets adopted from our facility are microchipped, spayed or neutered and vaccinated for Rabies prior to being released to the adopter. This is required by Texas State Law for any animal adopted from an animal shelter or rescue group. We do allow out of area adoptions as long as the selected pet is old enough to receive these services prior to being released to the adopter.

Adoption application

http://www.sanmarcostx.gov/FormCenter/Animal-Services-31/Adoption-Questionnaire-191

Pets at shelters & rescues near San Marcos Regional Animal Shelter

United Yorkie Rescue - TX Spring Branch

123 Main Street,
Spring Branch, TX 78070

Paws 4 Life, Inc

PO Box 250,
Rosanky, TX 78953

San Antonio Area Scottie Westie Rescue

5810 Windvale Dr,
Windcrest, TX 78239

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

Black Mouth Cur

Female, 3 yrs 1 mo
New Braunfels, TX
We'll also keep you updated on Milady/Portia's adoption status with email updates.
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Milady/Portia

Tortoise

Female, 4 yrs 7 mos
San Marcos, TX
We'll also keep you updated on Goober's adoption status with email updates.
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Goober

American Staffordshire Terrier

Male, 4 yrs 3 mos
San Antonio, TX
We'll also keep you updated on Sheriff 2's adoption status with email updates.
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Sheriff 2

Domestic Mediumhair

Male, 3 yrs 1 mo
Austin, TX
We'll also keep you updated on Scratchpay's adoption status with email updates.
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Scratchpay

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 1 yr 1 mo
Austin, TX
We'll also keep you updated on Magoo's adoption status with email updates.
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Magoo

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 12 yrs 4 mos
Austin, TX

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