City of Henderson Animal Center

1201 Highland Drive Henderson, Texas 75652

(903) 657-7651 Directions Email Facebook

About this shelter

City of Henderson Animal Center in Henderson, TX

Henderson Animal Center is dedicated to providing temporary shelter and high-quality care for stray, unwanted, and homeless animals within the city. Our mission includes promoting responsible pet ownership, ensuring public safety by housing animals deemed public nuisances by local law enforcement, and preventing unnecessary euthanasia by actively seeking homes for all animals in our care. We operate in full compliance with state, federal, and local laws and regulations, and our responsibilities are carried out by a compassionate and professional staff. Our Animal Protection efforts focus on enforcing city ordinances related to animals, addressing animal concerns in the community, managing strays and wildlife as necessary, and educating the public on proper animal care and ownership.

Before you go

Adopting from City of Henderson Animal Center

Adoption process

To adopt an animal, you must first submit an approved adoption application. The adoption fees are as follows: $45 for cats, $55 for dogs, $25 for altered dogs and cats, and $10 for other animals. An adoption contract must be signed, which stipulates that the animal must be spayed or neutered within 30 days if it is six months old or older at the time of adoption. The animal cannot be given to another individual. Additionally, the person signing the adoption contract must be at least 18 years of age.

Service area: The organization serves the City of Henderson in the area of animal control and provides intake services for Rusk County.
County: Rusk County