Athens, TX Animal Shelters

3 Shelters

e.g. "Miami FL" or "33168"

Athens Animal Rescue Shelter

Rescue Organization

901 W. College
Athens, TX 75751

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(903) 292-1287

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Feathers And Tails Avian Santuary & Rescue

Rescue Organization

P.O. Box 2839
Athens, TX 75751

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Located in Henderson County

903-677-5803

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Henderson County Humane Society

Humane Society

P.O. Box 162
Athens, TX 75751

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Located in Henderson County

903-677-7387

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Animal Shelters in Athens, TX

Athens has three listed animal shelters and rescue organizations, in Henderson County. The mix is fairly even between rescue organizations and animal shelters. Murchiston and Brownsboro, both within about 15 miles, have listings of their own. It is a short list, but every animal on it is waiting for the same thing.

Athens has three listed at the moment, and they are shown above with the ones that have photos first.

Mostly shelters and humane societies, and the difference is worth knowing before you set out. A rescue usually places animals from a network of foster homes rather than from premises you can walk into, so you generally arrange a meeting first. A shelter or humane society more often has a facility you can visit during opening hours.

The Athens listings all fall in Henderson County, which is worth knowing if you are checking whether a shelter takes animals from your area.

If nothing here suits, Murchiston, Brownsboro and Kemp all have listings within about 20 miles. Each one links through from the sidebar.

Every listing here carries a phone number, and most link to the organization's own website. Calling ahead is worth it — opening hours change, and rescues often work by appointment rather than keeping a building open.