HomeThe Friends of Bastrop County Animal Shelter is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable organization whose mission is to ”…increase pet adoptions, promote spay/neuter, and provide funding to the Shelter to support the humane care and treatment of animals while in its care.”
Our goals for 2010 include:
- Developing and implementing a volunteer campaign and program
- Obtaining grants for low-cost spay and neuter
- Supporting the development of a new cattery at the shelter
- Conducting regular off-site adoptions
Join us in our efforts to improve animal welfare in Bastrop County – become a member of the Friends of Bastrop County Animal Shelter!
Why Adopt a Shelter Pet?
The Bastrop County Animal Shelter, located in Bastrop, Texas, is a great source when looking for a pet. Not only does it have a great selection of adult animals for adoption, but it also has kittens and puppies, sometimes even purebred animals.
Many pets at the Bastrop County Animal Shelter are waiting for new homes because they were obtained by someone with unrealistic expectations of the commitment required to sustain a lifelong relationship with them. Animals at the Bastrop County Animal Shelter are eager to find a new home and are just waiting for someone like you. Don’t be discouraged if there are no animals of the breed or type you want when you first visit the shelter. The Bastrop County Animal Shelter receives new animals every day.
Shelter adoption fees are usually much less than the purchase price of a pet from at a pet store or breeder. And your new pet is more likely to be vaccinated, dewormed, and spayed or neutered. The Bastrop County Animal Shelter is located at 589 Coolwater Drive in Bastrop, Texas. In addition to visiting the Shelter, you can view animals available for adoption from the Shelter by visiting www.petango.com/bastropanimalshelter.
If you have a story about how adopting your “forever friend” has brought you joy, please submit it here. We’d love to hear the story of your union with your beloved companion and share it with our readers.
