APET Animal Shelter

657 County Road 2840 Mineola, Texas 75773
Dogs & Cats
APET Animal Shelter in Mineola, TX
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Hours of operation

  1. Monday Closed
  2. Tuesday Closed
  3. Wednesday Closed
  4. Thursday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  5. Friday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Today
  6. Saturday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  7. Sunday Closed

Hours as reported by the shelter. Call ahead before visiting — holiday and intake hours can differ.

About this shelter

APET Animal Shelter in Mineola, TX

APET Animal Shelter, also known as Animal Preservation of East Texas, is located in Mineola, Texas, about 70 miles west of Dallas. The shelter is open Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Its mission is to reduce populations of unwanted dogs and cats in Wood County, Texas, and to work toward reducing animal cruelty, including neglect and abandonment, by providing shelter for stray cats and dogs and spaying and neutering all animals prior to adoption. APET also promotes public outreach and education for responsible pet ownership and facilitates Wood County's low-cost Spay/Neuter Assistance Program (SNAP).

Before you go

Adopting from APET Animal Shelter

Adoption process

Prospective adopters submit an adoption application, and pets can be adopted through monthly adoption events held in various area cities or by contacting the shelter.

Service area
Wood County, TX (Mineola, Quitman, Golden, Winnsboro, Lindale and surrounding areas)
Animals served
Dogs & Cats

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