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Thursday 11am - 4pm Friday 11am - 4pm Saturday 11am - 4pm

APET

APET APET’s mission is to significantly reduce populations of unwanted dogs and cats in Wood County.

Animal Preservation of East Texas (APET) Board President-CJ Thatcher
Board Treasurer-Tim Cagle
Board Secretary-Cyndie Ewert
Director-Roberta Edwards
Director-Jana Harris
Director-Macka McMillan
Director-Dyane Vaughan
Director-Becky Wilbanks
Director-Denise Zasowski
Shelter Manager-Liesse Langlois

02/11/2025

Looking for a way to make a difference? 🐾

Your time = more lives saved! ❤️

APET is in need of volunteers to help at our Top Dog Thrift Store in Mineola! Every shift helps support our mission to care for homeless dogs and cats in Wood County.

If you have a few hours to spare and want to make a real impact, we’d love to have you join us!

Please visit apetshelter.org to learn more and fill out the volunteer form!

Or, give us a call at (903) 569-1250 📞

You can also stop by the store on Thursday or Friday and ask for Jana!
📍909 S. Pacific Street, Mineola, TX 75773

02/07/2025

Simon says… ADOPTED! 🎉 This handsome boy has found his purr-fect forever home, and we couldn’t be happier. Huge thanks to everyone who supports APET and helps make adoptions like this possible!

02/07/2025

🚨FOUND DOGS🚨

The white Westie (photo #1) was found in Northwest Tyler.

The white and black Chihuahua (photo #2) was found off County Road 3170 outside of Quitman.

Both dogs are at APET Animal Shelter in Mineola. Please call (903) 638-6902 to claim. Proof of ownership required.

PLEASE SHARE! 🐾

02/07/2025

Looking for love? 🐾💕 Your perfect match is waiting at APET Animal Shelter! Stop by and meet your new best friend at 657 County Road 2840, Mineola, TX. Together, we’ll help you find the love of your life—furry, loyal, and full of unconditional love! 🐶🐾 Call us at (903) 638-6902 for more info!

02/06/2025

Meet the love of your life at APET Animal Shelter! 🐾
Stop by and see who’s waiting to steal your heart. 💕

📍 657 County Road 2840, Mineola, TX 75773
📞 (903) 638-6902

02/04/2025

ADOPTED! 🎉🐾 Little Foot is home! 🏡 Big thanks to everyone who helped him find his perfect match! 💛🧡🩵

02/03/2025

ADOPTED! 🎉 Otto and Mordecai have found their forever homes, and we couldn’t be happier! Huge thanks to our friends at Petsense for helping make this possible. Here’s to new beginnings and endless love for these two! 🌟🐾

01/25/2025

Darlene found her forever home today! This sweet girl captured hearts with her spunky ears and loving personality, and now she’s off to start the next chapter of her life with her wonderful new family. Happy tails, Darlene—you’ve got a lifetime of love ahead of you! 🐾❤️

01/24/2025

Sweet Meddlefoot found his forever home through our partnership with Petsense Lindale! We’re so happy for this loving kitty. ♥️ 😻

01/24/2025

After TWO YEARS of patiently waiting in the shelter, sweet Goosey girl found her forever loving home. We are thrilled for her! Happy tails pretty girl. ♥️

01/20/2025

If you recognize this dog from the Hawkins area, please contact the shelter at 903-638-6902. TY

01/18/2025

Thanks to our incredible partnership with PetSense, Maximus has found his forever home! This handsome king is starting a new chapter filled with love, comfort, and endless head scratches. Partnerships like this make happily-ever-afters possible!

01/18/2025

Dot’s happily-ever-after starts today! This little charmer has found her perfect match, and it’s safe to say she’s already stealing hearts in her new home. Congratulations to Dot and her new family! Thank you for choosing adoption!

01/15/2025

🚀 Meet Pippin, your out-of-this-world companion! This 8-year-old Corgi/Jack Russell mix is ready to blast off into a forever home where he can orbit your heart.💞 Don’t let his age fool you—this stellar pup still has plenty of love and adventure left in him. 🌌

🌠 Could Pippin be the star of your universe?
📞 Call (903) 638-6902 to bring this cosmic cutie home!

✨ Can’t adopt? You can still help Pippin find his forever galaxy—SHARE this post! ✨

01/08/2025

APET Shelter CLOSED
THURS.
Fri. is TBD

01/07/2025

Snow doubt about it—Finn is the perfect match for winter weather! ❄️

This Husky-Great Pyrenees mix is built for the cold but would much rather spend it in a warm, loving home by your side. At just 1 year old, Finn’s dreamy blue eyes and sweet personality are sure to melt your heart—even if there’s snow on the ground!

Make Finn’s winter wish come true by giving him the forever family he’s been waiting for. Call (903) 638-6902 to meet him today!

Address

657 County Road 2840
Mineola, TX
75773

Opening Hours

Thursday	11am - 4pm
Friday	11am - 4pm
Saturday	11am - 4pm

Telephone

(903) 638-6902

Website

http://www.apetshelter.org/

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We have some new feline babies you don’t want to miss! The little orange Tabby is Clementine (4 months old). Top right is Ash (7 months old), and bottom right is Tommy (3 years old). Make plans to meet these sweethearts soon! Apply to adopt at www.apetshelter.org ♥️ #APET #shelternearme #animalshelter #cats #dogs #adopt #APETDog #APETMineola #adoptdontshop #mineola #woodcountytx #apetanimalshelter #adoptabledogs #adoptablecats

Better get your app in soon for this little guy! His name is Rojo, and he’s a sweetie. Rojo is a Corgi/terrier mix and just a year old. He gets along great with other dogs, but wants to chase cats. He’s friendly with all humans and only weighs 19 lbs. he isn’t quite ready for adoption just yet, but don’t wait! ♥️ www.apetshelter.org #APET #shelternearme #animalshelter #cats #dogs #adopt #APETDog #APETMineola #adoptdontshop #mineola #woodcountytx #apetanimalshelter #adoptabledogs #adoptablecats

This is 18 month old Minnie! She is a 12 lb. Chihuahua mix who is very sweet and playful. Minnie is a love bug looking for her forever home. She gets along with cats and other dogs. www.apetshelter.org

APET will be at Petsense Lindale this Sat., April 27th. Come meet Eileen, Molly, Pumpkin and Kealy, and prepare to fall in love! ♥️#APET #shelternearme #animalshelter #cats #dogs #adopt #APETDog #APETMineola #adoptdontshop #mineola #woodcountytx #apetanimalshelter #adoptabledogs #adoptablecats