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Welcome to Animal Services
The Adoption Center is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from noon to 7 p.m, and Saturday from noon to 5 p.m. It is closed Wednesday and Sunday for deep cleaning and animal enrichment.
The Intake/Reclaim office is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m to 6 p.m. Those dropping off stray animals, owner surrenders, and owner reclaims are encouraged to call or email to make an appointment. If you found a stray dog or cat, please call 512-805-2655 for resources to help get the pet back home, or check our Lost/Found list.
For animal fostering, please email foster@sanmarcostx.gov . For rescues, please email rescues@sanmarcostx.gov .
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 animal shelter is both the stray intake and rabies quarantine facility for all of Hays County, and is progressive about placing animals for adoption and rescue. SMRAS provides internship, volunteer and foster opportunities, adoption and outreach events, owner assistance, low-cost microchips, and referrals for free or low-cost spay/neuter.
An Animal Protection Officer is available during regular hours of operation and responds to animal emergencies after hours. Calls for service include stray animals, non-domestic or wild animals, deceased or injured animals, bite cases involving people and/or animals, as well as nuisance, cruelty, neglect and welfare investigations.
Implementation Plan:
In December 2018, San Marcos City Council directed staff to develop a plan to achieve a 90% Live Outcome Rate (LOR) at SMRAS. A committee was established early in 2019 and presented the plan to council in June 2019. To learn more about the implementation plan, please click on the link to the left or email AnimalServicesInfo@sanmarcostx.gov.
Online Applications & Forms
Documents to Download
Important Documents
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San Marcos Regional Animal Shelter Pets of the Week
Sasha has been at the shelter since October 7, 2021, with no adoption interest. We don't know why she's been at the shelter for almost a year because she's... Read on... -
San Marcos Regional Animal Shelter Pets of the Week
Bosco is a handsome 2-year-old who loves playing outside and is always up for an adventure. He likes to pick his dog friends, so if you're interested in adopting... Read on... -
San Marcos Regional Animal Shelter Pets of the Week
This cute boy is not the king of Belgium or a Roman Emperor, but he would like to shower you and your family with unconditional love! Leopold is an 11-month-old... Read on...
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Animal Services
Physical Address
750 River Road
San Marcos, TX 78666
Mailing Address
630 E Hopkins Street
San Marcos, TX 78666
Phone: 512-805-2650Fax: 855-246-9118
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Animal Shelter
Phone: 512-805-2650
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City of Kyle Animal Control
Phone: 512-268-8800
Buda Animal Control
512-312-1001
512-393-7896
Hays County Animal Control
512-393-7896