Mont Belvieu Animal Shelter

11/28/2024

A very happy 🦃 🥧 to those who celebrate! We wanted to share some of the things that we think our adoptable pets are most thankful for, if they were able to say so themselves😅

What are we thankful for? We know we say the same things every year, but that list never changes:

👏We are thankful for our adopters, who provide lifelong loving homes for pets who have been given away, left behind, and discarded
👏We are thankful for our volunteers, who selflessly help us provide care to homeless pets while asking nothing in return
👏We are thankful for our fosters, who graciously open their homes to pets that need extra TLC or to help us make space for incoming animals
👏We are thankful for our donors, who help immensely in providing the shelter with needed supplies as well as funding for veterinary care and other needs
👏We are thankful for our social media followers and sharers, who help increase shelter supporters and adoptions, as well as raise awareness for shelters and homeless pets as a whole

It truly takes a village, and we could not do it without you! We hope everyone has a safe and joyful holiday; MBAS will be closed for the weekend and will return to our regular schedule on Monday, December 2nd.

11/23/2024

Best Friends Animal Society is at the shelter for a drive thru pet pantry! Stop by to pick up FREE pet food, toys, leashes and collars, and other supplies!

*First come, first served, while supplies last

11/18/2024

We want to give a big shout out to Collins and Kamry, two hardworking kids with a very generous goal: set up a lemonade stand and donate the proceeds to MBAS! They earned a whopping $222 and we are so grateful for their support 💚 Some of our very own Mont Belvieu Police Department officers even made sure to stop by for a refreshing drink during their patrols!

Donations to MBAS are used for medical care, food, litter, cleaning supplies, or other needed items for our animals. If you would like to make a donation, please visit https://www.montbelvieu.net/620/Donate.

10/31/2024

A very from the staff and pets at MBAS! Spooky the cat and Lucas the dog were feeling festive and had a mini photo shoot today, with lots of Halloween treats and toys! Both are available for adoption, so visit montbelvieu.net/adopt to view their info along with many other pets waiting for their forever homes 🥰

We wish everyone a fun-filled and safe holiday!🎃👻💀🍫

10/26/2024

We're back at it tomorrow at Pet Supplies Plus - Baytown, TX with a new batch of adoptable pups AND kitties!

Visit us between 11 am-3 pm to find your new family member, PLUS get them hooked up with a costume, toys, and treats just in time for Halloween 🎃👻💀

10/22/2024

🌹Introducing Santa Rosa!🌹

Santa Rosa came to the shelter as a stray with a laundry list of medical issues: emaciation, ear infections, a skin infection, significant hair loss, and a high intestinal parasite load. When a microchip was found during her intake scan, we were hoping someone would be missing her and thankful that their girl was now safe, but unfortunately that wasn't the case. Santa Rosa's owner was contacted, but no one responded or came to get her.

Through her microchip, we learned that Santa Rosa arrived at Garland Animal Services (near Dallas) in 2021 as a young pup. From there, she was pulled from their shelter by a local rescue group, from which she was adopted. How she ended up in Mont Belvieu 3 years later, in such poor condition, is a mystery that we will never solve. Unfortunately the rescue group did not have any history of Santa Rosa in their records and were unable to take her back into their care.

It has been a LONG process but Santa Rosa is finally healthy and ready to find her forever family! She is spayed, HW-, knows how to sit and stay, does well with other dogs and kids, and loves treats! If you have room in your life for this happy, energetic, warmhearted, tough-as-nails girl, please contact us to adopt 💚

10/05/2024

*ADOPTED*
Rupert came to the shelter severely matted and infested with fleas. He was scared, mostly kept to the back of his kennel and growled when new people approached. But thanks to the awesome staff at Dirty Paws, he's a totally different dog now! Rupert 2.0 is happy, energetic, loves meeting new people, and is ready to find a new family that will make sure he stays clean and groomed.

Age: Approx. 3 years
Gender: Male
Weight: 12 lbs
Breed: Havanese Mix
Favorites: Treats, toys
Energy level: High
Training: Will sit for treat

For more info on how to adopt, please visit www.montbelvieu.net/adopt 🐶

10/04/2024

MBAS will be closed to the public today from 10 am-2:30 pm due to staff training. We apologize for any inconvenience!

10/02/2024

*TRANSFERRED TO RESCUE*
🏠🐕Long term shelter resident Flynn got a foster vacay last week, and had a great time with his foster family!🐕🏠 Getting a break from shelter life is beneficial to help animals destress and provides them with much needed exercise and socialization. We can also learn more about how these pets behave in a home environment, and can make better adoption matches with that info!

In his foster home, Flynn:
🐾Was house trained by day 3
🐾Learned to get down from furniture when told
🐾Started learning to shake
🐾Loved playing in the yard
🐾Did great on car rides and walks

At the shelter, Flynn:
🐾Loves playing with toys
🐾Is a star at adoption events
🐾Likes playing with other dogs
🐾Sits on command and is very treat motivated

Flynn has been at the shelter since June, is fully vetted, and is more than ready to find his forever family! Contact us today if you have room in your home and heart to give Flynn a loving home 🤎

www.montbelvieu.net/adopt

10/01/2024

Happy ! National Black Dog Day occurs every year on October 1st to highlight black dogs in shelters and rescues, and to encourage the public to consider adopting a black dog.

Did you know that black dogs are adopted at lower rates than dogs of other colors? It probably hasn't even crossed your mind, but it's true! Canines with black coats are tied to outdated superstitions, are often portrayed negatively in media (i.e. "The Grim" in Harry Potter or The Hound of the Baskervilles), and are frequently described as "scary" or "boring" by potential adopters.

Baxter (shown here) is one of many examples of why all of those things are simply not true! He's playful, goofy, loving, and has been waiting weeks for his forever family. Help us break the stereotypes, and contact us today to give Baxter a well-deserved, loving home!

09/28/2024

We are out at the Dirty Paws new trailer grand opening at Cove Food Park (4600 FM 565)! Terri and Flynn are hoping to find their forever homes today, so come by and take one of these adorable babies home between now and 4 pm 😍

If you're not looking to adopt, come out for some awesome food, discounted grooming, face painting, and other vendors!

09/21/2024

We are at Pet Supplies Plus - Baytown, TX until 3 pm with Watson, Holmes, Sherri, and Terri who are waiting patiently for their forever families! Who could say no to these adorable faces?!

09/20/2024

✔️ Adoptable pups waiting for their forever homes
✔️ All of the supplies and services needed to give them the best care

Join us tomorrow at Pet Supplies Plus in Baytown to find your new best friend, PLUS everything on their shopping list!

09/14/2024

Thanks to the citizen who reported the incident, our partners at Mont Belvieu Police Department, and Animal Services Officer King, the pups are now safe and sound and the suspect has been charged. Great teamwork for all involved!

09/12/2024

We're hiring!

MBAS is now accepting applications for Part-Time Animal Shelter Attendant. For more information and to apply, please visit www.montbelvieu.net/jobs!

09/09/2024

We will be there with adoptable pups! Come see us to find your new family member, and of course bring your current doggo(s) for free goodies and discounted grooming 🥰

🎉 Big News, Dirty Paws Family!🎉

We’re thrilled to announce the launch of our brand-new grooming trailer, now stationed at Cove Food Park! 🐕✨ After years of going mobile, we’re taking things to the next level—offering convenient, on-site grooming services 7 days a week!

📅 Grand Opening: Saturday, September 28th
⏰ Time:11 AM - 4 PM
📍 Location:Cove Food Park

Join us for a day of pampering, prizes, and fun! Our first 60 customers will receive a FREE goodie bag featuring local dog treats and Macarons by Judy with other coupons from local businesses 🐾, plus we’ll have discounted dog baths and nail trims all day.

This is a whole new chapter for Dirty Paws, and we can’t wait to share it with you and your furry friends! 🐶

Come by, say hi, and book your next grooming appointment in our new trailer. See you there! 🚐💙

09/06/2024

This past weekend, MBAS was fortunate to be the beneficiary of an Eagle Scout project: solid panels for our outdoor dog kennels!🥽🔧 Eagle Scout candidate Grayson planned and implemented the project and recruited help from Boy Scouts in Troop 105, Girl Scouts in Troop 1105, and Sea Scouts in Ship 208 to install them. There are two major benefits to the panels:

1. They create a visual barrier to establish a private space for each dog, reducing stress levels and increasing the amount of time dogs can spend outside
2. They create a physical barrier, reducing disease transmission between dogs

We are incredibly grateful for the time and effort spent by everyone involved in making this project a reality, and have already seen a major improvement in the wellbeing of our dogs. Grayson was also kind enough to gather some donations for the pups, which we know they will enjoy! Thank you! 💚