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Laredo Animal Protective Society

Dog shelter in Laredo, TX

The Animal Protective Society, now known as The Laredo Animal Protective Society (LAPS), began in the 1950's when local animal lovers realized that the stray animal population was outgrowing the back yard space of Ella and Jennie Devine, the primary organizers. The shelter was first operated with private donations. For many years, the Animal Protective Society, the Laredo/Webb County Health Department and local veterinarians operated neighborhood street corner “vacunas” throughout the city, offering rabies vaccinations to pets brought by their owners. The city continued to grow and in the 1970’s there was a serious rabies outbreak. The first leash law was passed and the City of Laredo and Webb County united with the Laredo Animal Protective Society, to manage the impound facility.

The City of Laredo, Webb County and Laredo Animal Protective Society worked together side by side for many years trying to find homes for all the abandoned animals of Laredo. As the community continued to grow, the decision was made by LAPS in the fall of 2011 that they must part from the role of the City Pound and the City of Laredo must assume that role. As of June 1, 2012, this was accomplished.

LAPS reverted to its original role as a private humane society. Currently the LAPS shelter is undergoing much-needed renovation. With the kind donations of the community LAPS will continue providing care for the stray, abandoned or unwanted domestic animals throughout Laredo and Webb County. LAPS is dedicated to helping sponsor spaying and neutering, placing as many adoptable animals as possible into good homes, returning lost pets to original owners and educating school children and the general public in the important role in becoming responsible pet owners.

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Address
2500 Gonzalez St.
Laredo, TX 78040
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2500 Gonzalez St.

Laredo, TX 78040

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Adoptable pets at Laredo Animal Protective Society

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

Chihuahua/Mixed Breed (Small)

Female, 2 yrs 2 mos
Laredo, TX
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Hawk

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 1 yr
Laredo, TX
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Jack

Labrador Retriever/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 1 yr 10 mos
Laredo, TX
We'll also keep you updated on Mugsy's adoption status with email updates.
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Mugsy

Pekingese/Mixed Breed (Small)

Male, 4 yrs 6 mos
Laredo, TX
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Caramel

Chihuahua/Mixed Breed (Small)

Female, 1 yr 2 mos
Laredo, TX
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Riley

Shih Tzu

Female, 9 yrs 7 mos
Laredo, TX
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Nube

Catahoula Leopard Dog/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 1 yr 10 mos
Laredo, TX
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Yeti

Belgian Malinois

Male, 1 yr
Laredo, TX

Shelter FAQs

Laredo, Texas and all Webb County

  • 1. Visit the Facility and Find a Pet
  • 2. Submit Application
  • 3. Interview
  • 4. Approve Application
  • 5. Sign Adoption Contract
  • 6. Pay Fee
  • 7. Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

In order

All of our dogs are fully vaccinated, have a current rabies vaccine, are microchipped, and sterilized (spayed/n to adopt, you have to be 18 years or over, have a valid ID (Texas, Drivers License, etc.), fill out an adoption application, and pay the adoption fee.

The adoption fee:
under 6 months $140
6months to a year $90
over a year $60

Adoption application

http://www.lapslaredo.org/adopt.html

Pets at shelters & rescues near Laredo Animal Protective Society

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Best Friends For life

Laredo, TX 78045

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 4 mos
Laredo, TX
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Amber

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 3 yrs 2 mos
Laredo, TX
We'll also keep you updated on Blaze - Working Cat's adoption status with email updates.
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Blaze - Working Cat

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 3 yrs
Laredo, TX
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Lisa

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 3 yrs 11 mos
Laredo, TX
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Rubix

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 1 yr 5 mos
Laredo, TX
We'll also keep you updated on Gregory - Working Cat's adoption status with email updates.
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Gregory - Working Cat

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 3 yrs 6 mos
Laredo, TX

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