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APET (Animal Preservation of East Texas)

Animal shelter in Mineola, TX

OUR MISSION

APET's mission is to greatly reduce populations of unwanted dogs and cats, and to reduce animal cruelty, including neglect and abandonment, through spay/neuter initiatives and education.
We recognize the importance of education and public outreach to foster a sentiment of compassionate, responsible pet ownership.
APET also seeks to expand it SPCA-type shelter to provide refuge and adoption options for a multitude of homeless dogs and cats.

Contact
Address
657 County road 2840
Mineola, TX 75773
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Meet their adoptable pets

657 County road 2840

Mineola, TX 75773

Hours of Operation

Sunday: Closed
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Friday: 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Saturday: 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

See every new pet that comes to this shelter!

Create an alert, and we'll notify you every time a new pet comes in who meets your criteria.

Adoptable pets at APET (Animal Preservation of East Texas)

We'll also keep you updated on Gomez's adoption status with email updates.
Special Needs
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Gomez

Domestic Mediumhair

Male, 4 yrs
Mineola, TX
We'll also keep you updated on Maverick's adoption status with email updates.
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Maverick

Labrador Retriever/Cattle Dog

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

Labrador Retriever/Cattle Dog

Female, 3 yrs
Mineola, TX
We'll also keep you updated on Wally's adoption status with email updates.
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Wally

Hound (Unknown Type)

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

Beagle/Chihuahua

Male, 1 yr 8 mos
Mineola, TX
We'll also keep you updated on Raven's adoption status with email updates.
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Raven

Labrador Retriever/Greyhound

Female, 3 yrs 1 mo
Mineola, TX
We'll also keep you updated on Penelope's adoption status with email updates.
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Penelope

Akita

Female, 3 yrs 1 mo
Mineola, TX
We'll also keep you updated on Binx's adoption status with email updates.
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Binx

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 5 mos
Mineola, TX

Shelter FAQs

Wood County, Texas and the greater East Texas area.

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

Additional adoption info

We strongly prefer all our LARGE dogs to go to homes with Fenced in yards.

In some cases, we can make an exception to this.

Adoption application

https://apetshelter.org/adoption-application.html?view=form

Pets at shelters & rescues near APET (Animal Preservation of East Texas)

City of Commerce Animal Shelter

1203 O'Neal St,
Commerce, TX 75428

Fur-Giving Hearts Rescue

Po Box 2105,
Lindale, TX 75771

Hope for Pets Rescue

PO Box 224,
Gilmer, TX 75644

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

Domestic Shorthair/Domestic Mediumhair

Female, Kitten
Longview, TX
We'll also keep you updated on PUPPY SPOT's adoption status with email updates.
Needs Home Fast
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PUPPY SPOT

Mixed Breed (Medium)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, Adult
Mt. Vernon, TX
We'll also keep you updated on Finn's adoption status with email updates.
Special Needs
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Finn

Siberian Husky

Male, 2 yrs 4 mos
Commerce, TX
We'll also keep you updated on Benny's adoption status with email updates.
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Benny

Shepherd (Unknown Type)

Male, 4 yrs 11 mos
Kaufman, TX
We'll also keep you updated on Penny Lane's adoption status with email updates.
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Penny Lane

German Shepherd Dog

Female, 7 mos
Gilmer, TX
We'll also keep you updated on Harvey's adoption status with email updates.
Needs Home Fast
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Harvey

Australian Cattle Dog

Male, Young
Kaufman, TX

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