Adopt

My name is Red!

Posted over 2 weeks ago

Adoption process
1

Visit the Facility and Find a Pet

2

Meet the Pet

3

Sign Adoption Contract

4

Pay Fee

5

Take the Pet Home

Adoption fee: $90

This helps Erath County Humane Society with pet care costs.

My basic info

Breed
American Pit Bull Terrier/Mixed Breed (Medium)
Color
Brindle
Age
3 years 1 month old, Adult
Size
Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less (when grown)
Weight
Sex
Female
Pet ID
4812

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

Red was surrendered because her owner was moving. She is currently missing patches of fur along her underside and around her eyes due to urine burn. After a few weeks of baths and having her kennel cleaned, she has started growing some of her hair back. She is a very sweet girl that does take a little bit of time to get used to a new environment. She walks very well on a leash. She did come in with another dog so should be dog friendly, but a meet and greet is always recommended. She is generally a quiet dog, but does tend to bark when the other dogs get riled up. Red is spayed, fully vaccinated, microchipped, heartworm negative and on prevention.
Shelter
Erath County Humane Society

Contact info

Pet ID
4812
Contact
Address
891 East Road, Stephenville, TX 76401

Their adoption process

1.

Visit the Facility and Find a Pet

We have several dogs and cats to look at!

2.

Meet the Pet

If you have other pets, a meet and greet is recommended! We do offer an up to 5 day foster period to see how the pet works in your home.

3.

Sign Adoption Contract

If you are confident in your choice, there is an adoption agreement we will go over. This process generally take 10 minutes or less.

4.

Pay Fee

We accept cash, check, and card. Adoption fees vary: Dogs: $90 Cats: $45 Dogs that have lived at the shelter over 60 days are $60.

5.

Take the Pet Home

We can provide a slip lead to take your new dog home with. If you adopt a cat, we have cardboard carries to get them home safely.

Additional adoption info

As long as an animal is not on a stray hold or medical hold, most animals can be adopted and taken home same day.

Go meet their pets

Come by 891 East Road and visit adoptable animals!
Monday: 2pm-6pm
Tuesday: 2pm-6pm
Thursday: 2pm-6pm
Friday: 2pm-6pm
Saturday 12pm-5pm
We are closed Wednesdays and Sundays, and major holidays.

More about this shelter

The Erath County Humane Society is a very active influence in the county offering shelter to homeless and unwanted animals. There is no charge for bringing in animals from within the county but all donations to the organization are very much appreciated. We cannot accept animals outside of Erath County. As we are usually at or past capacity, acceptance of owner surrenders is contingent on space available & there is a charge of $35. We are a no-kill facility and there is no time limit on healthy, non-aggressive animals that are in our care.

All dogs and cats adopted from the shelter must be spayed or neutered within a reasonable period of time, depending upon the age of the animal. This is in accordance with state law. Other requirements coincide with those ordinances on the books of the city of Stephenville such as vaccinations, tags, number of pets in the household, etc. Stephenville Police Department employs two officers to enforce those regulations.

Law enforcement agencies work with shelter employees and volunteers to bring charges against anyone who cruelly mistreats or improperly cares for animals in their custody.

The ECHS was organized on September 16, 1976 and is a chartered, non-profit corporation. The first shelter was the city pound to which the humane society added a small wooden building.

During 1977, ECHS began to do cruelty investigations of animals, particularly staged dog fights. During the following session of the state legislature, a bill co-sponsored by Senator Bob Glasgow, Stephenville, was passed making this practice a felony in the state of Texas.

In November of 1984 a climate controlled animal shelter was completed. The 40 by 16 foot building was constructed by a local contractor and cost $17,500 the cost of which, was donated by private citizens and businesses, with the help of fund raisers.

ECHS works together with the City of Stephenville and the County government in controlling the animal population in this area. Monetary support for the shelter includes $17,000 annually from the city of Stephenville and $18,000 from the county. ECHS owns and maintains the two buildings constructed on the property, the second structure having been completed in 1992. The Humane Society is staffed by one full time and three part time employees. They are assisted with the help of volunteers and some individuals doing public service.

The city has two salaried officers who make investigations inside the city limits concerning animal welfare. They are also responsible for capturing and bringing strays to the shelter. Animals are then processed by the shelter staff.

ECHS business hours are 2:00pm to 6:00pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, and 12:00 to 5:00 on Saturdays. We are closed on Wednesdays and Sundays and some holidays.