Bastrop County Stray Animal Fee $35 Per Animal $75 Per Litter
Please take precaution when coming across a stray animal. Do Not pick up a stray animal due to the behavior and health being unknown. Do not feed a stray as it may not return home. Report stray dogs to the Bastrop County Sheriffs Office Communications Division to dispatch Animal Control at 512-303-7000.
First and most important - If you have any concerns due to behavior or health, be sure to contact Animal Control to handle the situation.
Here are some tips to help the animal in need and hopefully get them back home.
1. If the animal is in your possession, get the animal checked for a microchip. You can bring the animal to a vet, pet store or to the shelter to scan for a microchip.
2. Post pictures, descriptions and location found on Nextdoor.com, Facebook Lost and Found Pet Group and on Petco Love Lost.
3. Post brightly colored flyers in your neighborhood. Recent data suggests that many lost pets are found within just a few blocks of their home, where their families are missing them and anxiously awaiting that call to let hem know their beloved furry family member has been found.
4. Bring a flyer to the shelter and post it on our Lost and Found board. Always include a good photo, description, where the animal was found and good contact information.
Other Ways To Help
Our Shelter has limited space. Help us by being responsible pet owners.
- Spay and Neuter your personal pets. The thousands of puppies received annually are mainly accidental and can be prevented with your help. We have low cost options for any budget.
- Always keep your pet contained, it is the law. It is illegal for your pet to run at large and owners can and will be held liable and ticketed.
- Foster and Volunteer at our shelter!
- Donate!