Athens Animal Rescue Shelter
Animal shelter in Athens, Texas
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901 W College, Athens, TX 75751Hours of Operation
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Adoptable Pets at Athens Animal Rescue Shelter
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Shelter FAQs
Athens Animal Rescue Shelter began operations on April 1, 2020, taking over the municipal shelter in Athens, Texas. In a short period of time and saddled with COVID challenges, we had completely transformed the shelter within a couple of months. We are happy to help adopters find the perfect pet for their family!
Intakes from Henderson County Texas only. Will facilitate out of state adoptions
- 1. Submit Application
- 2. Approve Application
- 3. Meet the Pet
- 4. Sign Adoption Contract
- 5. Pay Fee
Additional adoption info
We are happy to help facilitate out of state adoptions but do not have our own transportation company. Just ask and we can see how we can help
Pets at shelters and rescues near Athens Animal Rescue Shelter
Straydog Inc.
p.o. box 1465, Gun Barrel, TX 75156
Twisted Branch Aussie Ranch
Malakoff, TX 75148
All About Fixin
5595 County Road 4511, Athens, TX 75752
Buster
Great Dane/Australian Shepherd
Male, 2 yrs 6 mos
Bullard, TX
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N/A
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
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Good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
House-trained
Good with dogs
Good with cats
House-trained
Story
Wrangler
Basset Hound
Male, Adult
Kerens, TX
Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
Needs special attention
House-trained
Good with dogs
Good with cats
Needs special attention
House-trained
Story
Callie pups
Australian Shepherd/Catahoula Leopard Dog
Male, 1 mo
Athens, TX
Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
Good with dogs
Good with cats
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