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Welcome to Animal Services
*CURBSIDE SERVICE ONLY WHILE CITY FACILITIES ARE CLOSED*
For animal adoptions, please email animaladoptions@sanmarcostx.gov or call 512-805-2657 during the shelter's open hours.
For animal fostering, please email foster@sanmarcostx.gov . For rescues, please email rescues@sanmarcostx.gov .
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.
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.
Look for Lost Pets
Visit the shelter to look for lost pets, or view the lost/found pets reported online.
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Thu Jan. 21
Zoning Board of Adjustments Meeting Virtual meeting with details pending. For more inf...Read On -
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Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Meeting Virtual meeting with details pending. For more inf...Read On
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Parking Advisory Board Meeting Virtual meeting. For more information, contact ACo...Read On -
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Library Board Meeting San Marcos Public library, 625 E. Hopkins.Read On
Online Applications & Forms
Documents to Download
Important Documents
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Shelter Exceeds Goal with 131 Adoptions to Forever Homes
The San Marcos Regional Animal Shelter (SMRAS) exceeded its December goal of 120 new adoptions with a total of 131 pets being placed in their forever homes during the Holiday Adoption Special... 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