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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.

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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 Derry's adoption status with email updates.
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Derry

Labrador Retriever

Female, 2 yrs 5 mos
San Marcos, TX
We'll also keep you updated on Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let's adoption status with email updates.
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Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let

Australian Cattle Dog

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 3 yrs
San Marcos, TX
We'll also keep you updated on 57396236's adoption status with email updates.
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57396236

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 4 mos
San Marcos, TX
We'll also keep you updated on 57401969's adoption status with email updates.
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57401969

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr
San Marcos, TX
We'll also keep you updated on 57401105's adoption status with email updates.
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57401105

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 5 mos
San Marcos, TX
We'll also keep you updated on Truly (Violin)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Truly (Violin)

German Shepherd Dog

Female, 1 yr 3 mos
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

Luling Animal Welfare Society

1800 E. Pierce St,
Luling, TX 78648

Bill Hicks Foundation For Wildlife

8109 Matchlock Cove,
Austin, TX 78729

San Antonio Feral Cat Coalition

San Antonio, TX 78269

We'll also keep you updated on Carli - Silver Heart's adoption status with email updates.
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Carli - Silver Heart

Boxer

Female, Senior
Austin, TX
We'll also keep you updated on Mirabel's adoption status with email updates.
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Mirabel

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 2 yrs 1 mo
Kirby, TX
We'll also keep you updated on Dunkin's adoption status with email updates.
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Dunkin

American Staffordshire Terrier

Male, 2 yrs 10 mos
Boerne, TX
We'll also keep you updated on Georgie's adoption status with email updates.
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Georgie

Boxer

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

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Female, 2 yrs 8 mos
San Antonio, TX
We'll also keep you updated on Beetle Eater 28's adoption status with email updates.
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Beetle Eater 28

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 mos
Austin, TX

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