San Marcos Animal Shelter
The San Marcos Animal Shelter serves all of Hays County, including the City of Kyle. The San Marcos Regional Animal Shelter is located east of Interstate 35, at 750 River Road in San Marcos, Texas.
Lost or Found A Pet
The San Marcos Regional Animal Shelter attempts to contact owners if the pet has a tag or microchip. It is important to keep both of those updated with your current contact information. The lost and found list is only a reference for the public and should not be relied upon solely to find a lost pet. Please come to the animal shelter to look for and identify a lost pet.
The holding period for a stray animal is generally 3 days, or 5 days if the animal appears owned due to a microchip or ID tag. The Animal Services division can use discretion to disposition an animal prior to the expiration of the holding period depending on the animal’s condition, temperament, and jurisdiction of impound. At the end of the holding period, stray animals become property of the City of San Marcos and will be dispositioned as needed.
If you know your animal is at the shelter, you must go to the shelter or contact them at 512-805-2655 within the holding period to reclaim your pet. If your pet is lost, please be sure to visit the shelter at least every 3 days as some pets can show up weeks and even months after they go missing.
Please Note: Lost and found reports are posted on the Internet and visible to the public. Once the stray hold period is expired, they may be listed on our Adoptable Animals page if they are still at the shelter.
Receiving/Reclaim Hours:
- Mondays: 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
- Tuesdays: 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
- Wednesdays: 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
- Thursdays: 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
- Fridays: 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
- Saturdays: CLOSED
- Sundays: CLOSED
Adopt A Pet
If you are interested in adopting one of the animals at the San Marcos Regional Animal Shelter or would like more information, visit the shelter during open hours, call 512-805-2657, or email animaladoptions@sanmarcostx.gov. To view pets up for adoption, go to San Marcos Regional Animal Shelter's website.
Adoption Center Hours:
- Mondays: 12 - 7 p.m.
- Tuesdays: 12 - 7 p.m.
- Wednesdays: CLOSED
- Thursdays: 12 - 7 p.m.
- Fridays: 12 - 7 p.m.
- Saturdays: 12 - 5 p.m.
- Sundays: CLOSED
Become a Foster
Thinking about joining our foster family? Fostering pets directly improves well-being and saves lives. Foster homes are an invaluable resource for pets with medical needs, behavioral needs, bottle babies, and those who just need a break from the shelter environment.
If you're interested in fostering, fill out a foster application then email foster@sanmarcostx.gov to expedite your foster approval.
Become a Volunteer
The San Marcos Regional Animal Shelter relies on volunteers to assist with many of the programs that the shelter participates in, and to assist with everyday duties at the shelter.
Donate to the Shelter
The San Marcos Regional Animal Shelter has many members of the community that want to help the shelter. Although they are publicly funded, they have limited resources. You can donate via credit card directly online or donate needed items.
