San Marcos Regional Animal Shelter

San Marcos Animal Services is dedicated to protecting the pets and people of the City of San Marcos. Our mission is to care for, protect and find quality homes for abandoned and neglected animals, aid in the reduction of pet overpopulation, and provide community education for the mutual benefit of animals and people.

The City of San Marcos Regional Animal Shelter is the stray animal open-intake facility for all of Hays County. This means we accept lost and owner surrendered animals from all cities within Hays County. Before surrendering an owned pet, please see our resources and information page.

To adopt, please email Animal Adoptions or call 512-805-2657 during the shelter's open hours.

For animal fostering, please email the Foster Program. For rescues, please email the Rescue Program. 

Those dropping off stray animals, owner surrenders, and owner reclaims are encouraged to make an appointment or check in using WAITWHILE. If you have found a stray dog or cat, please call 512-805-2655 for resources to help get the pet back home, or check the Lost/Found link on this page.

Our facility is approximately 15,000 square feet with an Adoption Center and a Receiving/Reclaim Office. The services we offer include Animal Control service for San Marcos city limits, a Volunteer Program, Public Education, and a regular host location for Emancipet, a low-cost spay/neuter service.

The San Marcos Animal Shelter is a proud partner of PetSmart Charities, the PetCo Foundation, Best Friends, and Maddie’s Fund, and participates in a variety of adoption and outreach events. Some of those include:

• PetSmart Adoptions
• San Marcos Mutt Strutt
• Pet Fest

Animal Services is a resource for the community. We aim to promote responsible pet ownership and a high standard of animal welfare. If you have any challenges in keeping or caring for your pets properly, please contact us.