Erath County Humane Society

Animal shelter in Stephenville, Texas

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891 East Road, Stephenville, TX 76401

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Adoptable Pets at Erath County Humane Society

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Noel

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 10 mos

Stephenville, TX

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N/A
Size
(when grown) -
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No Details Provided
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Blake Shelton

Chihuahua/Rat Terrier

Male, 3 yrs 6 mos

Stephenville, TX

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N/A
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
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No Details Provided
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Pistol

French Bulldog/American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 3 yrs 8 mos

Stephenville, TX

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N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
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No Details Provided
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Little Drummer Boy

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 4 mos

Stephenville, TX

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N/A
Size
(when grown) -
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No Details Provided
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Tucker

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 5 mos

Stephenville, TX

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N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
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No Details Provided
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Blossom

Labrador Retriever

Female, 3 yrs

Stephenville, TX

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N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
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No Details Provided
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Ginny

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 9 mos

Stephenville, TX

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N/A
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(when grown) -
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No Details Provided
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Holly

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 9 mos

Stephenville, TX

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N/A
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(when grown) -
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No Details Provided
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Mistletoe

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 3 yrs

Stephenville, TX

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N/A
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(when grown) -
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Shelter FAQs

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.
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  • 1. Visit the Facility and Find a Pet
  • 2. Meet the Pet
  • 3. Sign Adoption Contract
  • 4. Pay Fee
  • 5. Take the Pet Home

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.

Pets at shelters and rescues near Erath County Humane Society

American Maltese Association

101 P.R. 1611, Stephenville, TX 76401

Comanche All Pets Alive

Comanche, TX 76442

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Watson

Australian Cattle Dog/Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male, Young

Hamilton, TX

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N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Not good with kids
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Bitsy

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 7 mos

De Leon, TX

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N/A
Size
(when grown) -
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No Details Provided
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Rascal

Shepherd (Unknown Type)/Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male, Young

Granbury, TX

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N/A
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
No Details Provided
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Animal Charities in Stephenville, TX

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Alliance for Contraception in Cats and Dogs

There is a tremendous need for new methods of sterilization that are faster, easier, more accessible, and less expensive than surgery. ACC&D works tirelessly to bring together key stakeholders to advance this field.

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Animal Legal Defense Fund

Every day, Animal Legal Defense Fund works to enact tougher animal cruelty laws, provide care and legal assistance for animal victims of cruelty, offer rewards to bring abusers to justice, and provide free legal assistance to prosecutors and law enforcement to put abusers behind bars.

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