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APET (Animal Preservation of East Texas)

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.

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Meet their adoptable pets

657 County road 2840,
Mineola, TX, 75773

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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

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