About Alvin Animal Adoption Center
Alvin Animal Adoption Center is an animal shelter in Alvin, Brazoria County, Texas. It is operated by Alvin Police Department. The nearest other listed shelter or rescue is Friendswood Animal Shelter, about 3.0 mi away.
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29.43020, -95.24852
What Alvin Animal Adoption Center does
- Pet adoption Yes
- Accepts owner surrenders Not available
- Lost and found pets Not available
- Foster program Not available
- Volunteer program Not available
- Spay and neuter clinic Not available
- Vaccination clinic Not available
- Microchipping Not available
- No-kill (stated) Not available
- Wheelchair accessible Not available
- Dogs Not available
- Cats Not available
- Rabbits and small animals Not available
- Birds Not available
- Reptiles Not available
- Horses Not available
- Farm animals Not available
- Wildlife Not available
Nearby shelters and rescues
- Friendswood Animal Shelter3000 W Parkwood Ave, Friendswood, TXAnimal shelter3.0 mi
- Habitat For Horses6060 Habitat For Horses Ln, Alvin, TXAnimal rescue6.5 mi
- Three Little Pitties Rescue509 Rustic Ln, Friendswood, TXAnimal rescue7.1 mi
- Point Evrgrn Anml Rescue & Eqne5935 Burnett Rd, Manvel, TXAnimal rescue8.5 mi
- Pearland Animal Shelter2002 Old Alvin Rd, Pearland, TXAnimal shelter9.9 mi
- City of Pearland Animal Control & Adoption Center2002 Old Alvin Rd, Pearland, TXAnimal control10 mi
- League City Animal Care and Adoption Center755 W Walker St, League City, TXAnimal shelter10 mi
- League City Animal Control500 W Walker St, League City, TXAnimal control10 mi
- City of Pearland Animal Shelter and Adoption Center8311 Freedom Dr, Pearland, TXAnimal shelter11 mi
- Lifeline of Galveston County100 E NASA Pkwy Ste 55, Webster, TXAnimal shelter11 mi
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Where is Alvin Animal Adoption Center located?
Alvin Animal Adoption Center is at 550 W State Hwy 6, Alvin, TX 77511 in Brazoria County.
What are the hours of Alvin Animal Adoption Center?
The recorded opening hours are Tu-Su 10:00-17:00. Adoption hours and intake hours are often different, so check with the shelter at (281) 388-4331 before you go.
How do I adopt from Alvin Animal Adoption Center?
Start on alvin-tx.gov, where most shelters and rescues list their adoptable animals and application form. Expect an application, a meeting with the animal and an adoption fee, which usually covers spay or neuter surgery, first vaccinations and a microchip.
Can I surrender a pet to Alvin Animal Adoption Center?
Call the shelter before you bring an animal in. Many shelters and most rescues take owner surrenders by appointment only, some charge a surrender fee, and some keep a waiting list. Ask whether they offer a rehoming program or pet food and vet assistance first; many surrenders can be avoided with short-term help. The municipal animal control shelter is usually required to accept animals from residents of its city or county.
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- Pet Adoption Fees ExplainedTypical adoption fees for dogs, cats and other pets, what the fee usually covers, and why prices differ between shelters and rescues.
- Pet Adoption ChecklistWhat to prepare before you apply, what to bring on adoption day, the supplies to buy and how to pet-proof your home.
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