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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 1 mo
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 1 mo
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 1 mo
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 9 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 2 mos
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 2 mos
Mineola, TX
We'll also keep you updated on Binx's adoption status with email updates.
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Binx

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 6 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)

Kitty Cove Rescue

Mount Pleasant, TX 75455

Terrell Animal Alliance

Terrell, TX 75161

We'll also keep you updated on Penny's adoption status with email updates.
Needs Home Fast
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Penny

Husky/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 2 yrs
Kaufman, TX
We'll also keep you updated on Bella's adoption status with email updates.
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Bella

Mutt

Female, 1 yr 11 mos
Tyler, TX
We'll also keep you updated on Dog Kennel # 34 Lucy's adoption status with email updates.
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Dog Kennel # 34 Lucy

Husky/German Shepherd Dog

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

Great Pyrenees

Male, 1 yr 6 mos
Kaufman, TX
We'll also keep you updated on Duke's adoption status with email updates.
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Duke

Mixed Breed (Medium)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 5 yrs 6 mos
Kaufman, TX
We'll also keep you updated on Pink's adoption status with email updates.
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Pink

Belgian Malinois

Female, 3 yrs 4 mos
Quinlan, TX

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