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APET (Animal Preservation of East Texas) Animal shelter in Mineola, TX

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.

Contact
Address
657 County road 2840
Mineola, TX 75773
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Meet their adoptable pets

657 County road 2840

Mineola, TX 75773

See every new pet that comes to this shelter!

Create an alert, and we'll notify you every time a new pet comes in who meets your criteria.

Adoptable pets at APET (Animal Preservation of East Texas)

We'll also keep you updated on Marigold's adoption status with email updates.
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Marigold

Calico

Female, 7 yrs 2 mos
Mineola, TX
We'll also keep you updated on Pumpkin's adoption status with email updates.
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Pumpkin

Golden Retriever/Great Pyrenees

Female, 1 yr 1 mo
Mineola, TX
We'll also keep you updated on Kealy's adoption status with email updates.
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Kealy

Chihuahua

Male, 2 yrs 8 mos
Mineola, TX
We'll also keep you updated on Scarlett's adoption status with email updates.
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Scarlett

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 5 yrs 2 mos
Mineola, TX
We'll also keep you updated on Pancho's adoption status with email updates.
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Pancho

Chihuahua

Male, 2 yrs 3 mos
Mineola, TX
We'll also keep you updated on Titus's adoption status with email updates.
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Titus

Labrador Retriever/Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 1 yr 7 mos
Mineola, TX
We'll also keep you updated on Romeo's adoption status with email updates.
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Romeo

Pit Bull Terrier/Labrador Retriever

Male, 1 yr 7 mos
Mineola, TX
We'll also keep you updated on Daisy's adoption status with email updates.
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Daisy

Mixed Breed (Large)

Female, 3 yrs 3 mos
Mineola, TX

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

Pets at shelters & rescues near APET (Animal Preservation of East Texas)

Second Hand Seniors

Greenville, TX 75402

Sadie’s Place Animal Rescue

PO Box 445,
Lone Oak, TX 75453

FurrEver Pets

Longview, TX 75605

We'll also keep you updated on Mackey's adoption status with email updates.
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Mackey

Hound (Unknown Type)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, Adult
Tyler, TX
We'll also keep you updated on Mindy's adoption status with email updates.
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Mindy

Husky/Hound (Unknown Type)

Female, 2 yrs 3 mos
Quinlan, TX
We'll also keep you updated on Sierra's adoption status with email updates.
Needs Home Fast
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Sierra

Boxer/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 10 mos
Tool, TX
We'll also keep you updated on Frank's adoption status with email updates.
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Frank

Australian Cattle Dog

Male, 1 yr 8 mos
Mt Pleasant, TX
We'll also keep you updated on Rhea's adoption status with email updates.
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Rhea

Australian Cattle Dog

Female, Adult
Tyler, TX
We'll also keep you updated on Bain's adoption status with email updates.
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Bain

Great Pyrenees

Male, 2 yrs 2 mos
Kaufman, TX

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