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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

Hours of Operation

Sunday: Closed
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Friday: 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Saturday: 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

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 Lilo's adoption status with email updates.
Bonded Pair
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Lilo

Schnauzer (Miniature)

Female, 6 yrs 6 mos
Mineola, TX
We'll also keep you updated on Stitch's adoption status with email updates.
Bonded Pair
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Stitch

Schnauzer (Miniature)

Male, 6 yrs 6 mos
Mineola, TX
We'll also keep you updated on Finn's adoption status with email updates.
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Finn

Husky/Great Pyrenees

Male, 1 yr 3 mos
Mineola, TX
We'll also keep you updated on Gomez's adoption status with email updates.
Special Needs
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Gomez

Domestic Mediumhair

Male, 4 yrs 5 mos
Mineola, TX
We'll also keep you updated on Wally's adoption status with email updates.
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Wally

Hound (Unknown Type)

Male, 3 yrs 6 mos
Mineola, TX
We'll also keep you updated on Raven's adoption status with email updates.
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Raven

Labrador Retriever/Greyhound

Female, 3 yrs 7 mos
Mineola, TX
We'll also keep you updated on Penelope's adoption status with email updates.
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Penelope

Akita

Female, 3 yrs 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, 4 yrs 1 mo
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)

We'll also keep you updated on Dog Kennel # 2's adoption status with email updates.
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Dog Kennel # 2

Labrador Retriever/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 3 mos
Greenville, TX
We'll also keep you updated on Swiss's adoption status with email updates.
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Swiss

Domestic Shorthair

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

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 1 yr 5 mos
Kaufman, TX
We'll also keep you updated on Skye's adoption status with email updates.
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Skye

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

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

Leonberger

Male, 5 yrs 2 mos
Bullard, TX
We'll also keep you updated on Wrangler's adoption status with email updates.
Needs Home Fast
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Wrangler

Chihuahua

Male, 7 mos
Tool, TX

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