Erath County Humane Society

Erath County Humane Society Official page of ECHS. Donations appreciated:
https://www.aplos.com/aws/give/ErathCountyHumaneSociety We cannot accept animals outside of Erath County.

The Erath County Humane Society is a very active influence in the county offering shelter to homeless and unwanted animals. There is no charge for bringing in animals from within the county but all donations to the organization are very much appreciated. As we are usually at or past capacity, acceptance of owner surrenders is contingent on space available & there is a charge of $35. We are a no-ki

ll facility and there is no time limit on healthy, non-aggressive animals that are in our care. All dogs and cats adopted from the shelter must be spayed or neutered within a reasonable period of time, depending upon the age of the animal. This is in accordance with state law. Other requirements coincide with those ordinances on the books of the city of Stephenville such as vaccinations, tags, number of pets in the household, etc. Stephenville Police Department employs two officers to enforce those regulations. Law enforcement agencies work with shelter employees and volunteers to bring charges against anyone who cruelly mistreats or improperly cares for animals in their custody. The ECHS was organized on September 16, 1976 and is a chartered, non-profit corporation. The first shelter was the city pound to which the humane society added a small wooden building. During 1977, ECHS began to do cruelty investigations of animals, particularly staged dog fights. During the following session of the state legislature, a bill co-sponsored by Senator Bob Glasgow, Stephenville, was passed making this practice a felony in the state of Texas. In November of 1984 a climate controlled animal shelter was completed. The 40 by 16 foot building was constructed by a local contractor and cost $17,500 the cost of which, was donated by private citizens and businesses, with the help of fund raisers. ECHS works together with the City of Stephenville and the County government in controlling the animal population in this area. Monetary support for the shelter includes $17,000 annually from the city of Stephenville and $18,000 from the county. ECHS owns and maintains the two buildings constructed on the property, the second structure having been completed in 1992. The Humane Society is staffed by one full time and three part time employees. They are assisted with the help of volunteers and some individuals doing public service. The city has two salaried officers who make investigations inside the city limits concerning animal welfare. They are also responsible for capturing and bringing strays to the shelter. Animals are then processed by the shelter staff. ECHS business hours are 2:00pm to 6:00pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, and 12:00 to 5:00 on Saturdays. We are closed on Wednesdays and Sundays and some holidays. Donations are greatly appreciated:

ECHS Shelterluv link: https://checkout.shelterluv.com/donate/ECHS
PayPal: paypal.me/echs1
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WANNA WALK A DOG??Come to ECHS and take a dog for a walk. You can walk them at the shelter, take them to the park, take ...
02/04/2025

WANNA WALK A DOG??
Come to ECHS and take a dog for a walk. You can walk them at the shelter, take them to the park, take them for a bath and a pup cup, or just take them home to snuggle on the couch and watch tv...
Hours to walk dogs:
Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri 2-6/Wed 3-6/Sat 12-5

MEET KENTUCKYThis sweet little girl is ready for her forever home! Kentucky is very sweet, cuddly, soft and will be very...
02/03/2025

MEET KENTUCKY
This sweet little girl is ready for her forever home! Kentucky is very sweet, cuddly, soft and will be very loyal. She is 98% house broken, crate trained, and is making progress learning basic commands. She loves running around, playing fetch, being silly and does well on a leash for walks. She is quiet in the house, likes to snuggle and take naps in the sunlight. Does well with our dog, but can get competitive for attention. She does ok with our cat, but needs supervision when they are together. She doesn’t seem aggressive towards him, but the cat doesn’t appreciate the attention she gives him. Come visit Kentucky, you’ll fall in love!
Abbey and Pattey, foster🙂

02/02/2025

Last night, the PD brought in a medium-sized female dog that was white with black/gray ticking along her body. She had been struck by a vehicle near the hospital on Graham St. and unfortunately did not survive the ride to the shelter. She was not microchipped. If she is yours, we are very sorry for your loss. We do have pictures if you believe she may be yours that we can send, or compare to pictures that you may send us to let you know if that was her. She did come in with a brown female pit, who's owner we've left a voicemail for, and do not know if they belong to the same person or not.

Re*****on is a 3-year-old neutered male Black Mouth Cur mix.Re*****on was found as a stray and not reclaimed. He is very...
02/01/2025

Re*****on is a 3-year-old neutered male Black Mouth Cur mix.
Re*****on was found as a stray and not reclaimed. He is very nervous at the shelter and would do best in a quieter home without children. When he is fearful, he is not snappy and is much more likely to run and hide. He does okay on a leash, but will panic whenever there's a loud noise or sudden movement. Once he feels comfortable, he likes to hover next to you and will rest his head against you for comfort. He does seem to be kennel trained and tries not to potty in his kennel. He has not been reactive towards dogs through the fence, but has not been formally dog tested. He has not been cat tested. Re*****on has received all his vaccines, de-wormer, a neuter, and a microchip. He is heartworm negative and on prevention.

Baby is a 3-year-old spayed female Husky/Great Pyrenees mix. Baby was adopted in 2022 and returned due to the owner movi...
02/01/2025

Baby is a 3-year-old spayed female Husky/Great Pyrenees mix. Baby was adopted in 2022 and returned due to the owner moving. She has spent the last 2 years chained outside and has not been an inside dog. If she is to be an inside dog, she will need patience and time to learn. She is good with other dogs, but cannot be around small animals like cats, bird, or smaller wildlife. She is very people oriented and does great with strangers and kids. She does not know her size and likes to jump up to hug you. Because of this, she may need a home without younger children she may knock over. She never showed interest in jumping over fences but is pretty adept at digging under them. She rides well in a car and walks well on a leash. Baby loves going on walks and runs. She knows "shake," "sit," and "stop." Baby is spayed, vaccinated with DHPP and Bordetella, and microchipped. She has started dewormer. The adopter will be responsible for getting her rabies vaccine updated. Baby did test positive for heartworms and has started the slow kill method of treatment. She has a 30 day course of antibiotics and will need to stay on a monthly ivermectin based heartworm prevention until she can be retested in a year.

Fo-Shizzle is a spayed female 6-month-old DSH.Fo-Shizzle was brought in from the county and not reclaimed. She is still ...
02/01/2025

Fo-Shizzle is a spayed female 6-month-old DSH.
Fo-Shizzle was brought in from the county and not reclaimed. She is still a little mistrusting of people and will need just a little more time and patience to become a friendlier cat. While she initially runs from you, she loves head scratches and will sit for a little bit letting the lovin's happen. She does growl while being held but does not try to bite or swat at you. She loves toys and will often bat them around her kennel. Fo-Shizzle is spayed, rabies vaccinated, and vaccinated with 2 of her 3 FVRCP vaccines. She is pending a microchip.

This sweet gal was found on West Clinton in Dublin. If she is yours or you have any information, please contact ECHS.
01/31/2025

This sweet gal was found on West Clinton in Dublin. If she is yours or you have any information, please contact ECHS.

❤HOME SAFE!!!
01/30/2025

❤HOME SAFE!!!

01/28/2025
🐾🏃‍♀️ Attention, Erath County! The 2nd annual Cinco de Mayo Dog Jog 5K is coming, and we need some paws-itively amazing ...
01/28/2025

🐾🏃‍♀️ Attention, Erath County! The 2nd annual Cinco de Mayo Dog Jog 5K is coming, and we need some paws-itively amazing people to help plan it! 🐶🎉 If you're outgoing (or just love dogs and tacos), drop a comment below or text Julie Mangrum at 254-396-9132. 🗓️ First planning meeting: Tuesday, February 4. Let's make this event awesome together! 🐕✨

01/28/2025

There is a Great Pyrenees deceased on 281 between Stephenville and Morgan Mill.

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891 East Road
Stephenville, TX
76401

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Monday 2pm - 6pm
Tuesday 2pm - 6pm
Thursday 2pm - 6pm
Friday 2pm - 6pm
Saturday 12pm - 5pm

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+12549653247

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Shelter Spotlight: Twiddle. Twiddle was adopted in January 2023 and returned due to no longer being wanted. She is a very sweet girl who loves pets and attention. She does tend to be on the shyer side with new people, but quickly warms up. She is said to be good with children. She is VERY vocal and will talk back to you even when she is getting attention. Twiddle is high energy and would do best in an active home or one with a yard to get her energy out in. She is housebroken and crate trained, and is used to being crated when left alone. She walks fairly well on a leash and rides well in a car. She is not cat or dog friendly. She is spayed, vaccinated with DHPP and Bordetella, microchipped, dewormed, heartworm negative and on prevention. She does need a rabies vaccination.#puppiesoftiktok #pups #adoption #dogs #shelter #needsahome #stephenvilletx #texas #rescuedog #shelterdog #adopt #adoptmepets #adoptionislove #adoptionmatters #adoptdontshop #heelersoftiktok #heelermix #sheperd #shepherdmix

⚡️ HAPPY NEW YEAR ⚡️ Featuring two three month old pups “Kung Pao Chicken” and “SweetFire Chicken” #puppiesoftiktok #pups #puppies #puppytiktok #puppy #boxer #boxerpuppy #boxerpuppies #boxer #adoption #dogs #shelter #needsahome #stephenvilletx #texas #rescuedog #shelterdog #adopt #adoptmepets #adoptionislove #adoptionmatters #adoptdontshop #happynewyear #happy #newyear #2025

Shelter Spotlight: Meet Donner He is a 3 year old neutered Labrador Donner was surrendered because the previous owner was moving. He is said to be good with dogs, cats, kids, and strangers. He has never been around livestock. He is housetrained, crate trained, and does well being left alone. He walks well on a leash and rides well in a car. He hates being here at the shelter and has been very vocal about his displeasure. He has climbed our chain link fences so a privacy fence is a must. He loves going on walks and playing fetch. Donner has received his DHPP and Bordetella vaccinations, a microchip, and he is neutered. He is pending dewormer and a heartworm test. The adopter will be responsible for getting his rabies updated. #adoption #surrendered #ownersurrender #moving #leftbehind #labrador #lab #blacklabsmatter #blacklab #dogs #shelter #stephenvilletx #texas #rescuedog #shelterdog #needsahome #adopt #adoptmepets #adoptionislove #adoptionmatters #pets #sport #sportdog

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Loving the shavings! Makes Mr. Chopper sneezy!

Shelter Spotlight: Tazmania She is a 5 year old bully mix. Tazmania is an affectionate and people-friendly pup who is ready to be the center of attention in her forever home! Originally adopted in 2021, Tazmania was unfortunately returned due to issues with other animals in the household. As a result, she would thrive best as the only pet in her new home, where she can be the sole focus of love and attention. Despite her previous experiences, Tazmania is extremely friendly and loves being around people. She does well with older children, although her interactions with younger children are unknown. With her sweet and gentle nature, Tazmania is sure to become a beloved companion for anyone seeking a loyal and devoted furry friend. Due to her past struggles with emaciation, Tazmania may exhibit resource guarding behavior around food and should be fed in her own designated area to ensure her comfort and well-being. With patience and understanding, Tazmania will blossom into a confident and happy pup in a loving and supportive environment. While Tazmania can be strong on a leash and may benefit from some training in this area, she is generally well-behaved and does okay when crated. With consistency and positive reinforcement, Tazmania will continue to learn and grow into the best version of herself. Tazmania is spayed, fully vaccinated, microchipped, heartworm negative and on prevention. #adoption #rescuedog #rescue #shelter #shelterdog #needsahome #adopt #adoptmepets #adoptionislove #adoptionmatters #love #pets #dogs #adoptdontshop #stephenville #texas #stray #pittylove #pitty #terrier #bullybreeds #bully #bullylife #bullybreedsoftictok #bullymix #tazmania

Shelter Spotlight: Hippie She is a black mouth cur mix - 7 months old. Hippie was seized from a cruelty case and is finally available. She is a sweet girl that is still learning to trust people. She will whine for attention but is still very unsure about pets and attention. She came in with other dogs, however we are unsure if she is totally dog friendly. She did come in extremely underweight and may display resource guarding in a home with other pets; she should be fed separately. Since she has not received all of her puppy vaccinations, she has not been able to go on walks to potty and has not on been a leash. Hippie is spayed, vaccinated with 2 of 3 DHPP vaccines, a Bordetella vaccine, and a rabies vaccine. She is microchipped and has been dewormed. #hippyshake #hippie #rescuedog #rescue #shelter #shelterdog #needsahome #adopt #adoptmepets #adoption #adoptionislove #adoptionmatters #love #pets #dogs #adoptdontshop #abuserecovery #abusedvictim #adoptionmatters #abuseawareness #stephenville #erathcounty #texas #animalshelter #blackmouthcurmix #cur

Shelter Spotlight: Eugene Eugene is 9 months old. Eugene originally came in from a cruelty case, was adopted, then found out in the county as a stray. The previous adopter no longer wanted him when contacted. Eugene is still in his puppy era and has boundless energy. He came in with several dogs originally and did well with his finder’s senior dogs, but a meet and greet with future doggy siblings is highly recommended. He walks very well on a leash and knows how to sit. He loves giving kisses and any kind of attention. He is still a chewer since he is a puppy and stuffed toys don’t last very long in his kennel. We do not know if he is potty trained.. Eugene is fully vaccinated, neutered, microchipped, and de-wormed. All adoptions are first come first serve the day of availability. ECHS does not reserve adoptable animals for the public. Please note that availability is subject to change at any point in time per ECHS discretion. #shepherdmix #rescuedog #rescue #shelter #shelterdog #needsahome #needslove #adopt #adoptmepets #adoption #adoptionislove #adoptionmatters #love #pets #dogs #adoptdontshop #abuserecovery #abusedvictim #abuseawareness #stephenville #texas #erath #colliedog #bordercolliesoftiktok #bordercolliemix

COMING AVAILABLE - SOON! Once these beautiful babies are 8 weeks old and have received thier second round of vaccinations, they will be coming available. Big momma will also be comimg available, once her puppies are weanied and she has been spayed. #puppies #puppiesoftiktok #pittiesoftiktok #pitty #mommadog #jailbirds #needsahome #needslove #nannydog #bullybreeds #bullypuppy #adopt #adoptmepets #adoption #adoptionislove #adoptionmatters #love #pets #dogs #puppies #rescue #rescueme #comingsoon #availablesoon

Shelter Sptlight: Meet Gonzo - He is 3 months old. Gonzo was picked up as a stray and not reclaimed. He is a happy, friendly guy that loves toys and food. Since he is a puppy that has not finished shots, he has not been dog tested or taken out on a leash. He has acted playfully towards other dogs while his kennel has been cleaned. He loves attention and any kind of pets. He is a young puppy that will need time, patience, and training. Gonzo has received 2 of his 3 DHPP vaccinations, a microchip, and wormer. His neuter and rabies vaccination will be scheduled at the time of adoption.#stray #needsomelove #needsahome #available #upforadoption #puppy #shelterpup #dogs #adoptionssavelives #ECHS #texas #animals #stephenville #abandoned #dumped #savehim #love #pets #rescue #rescuepuppy https://erathcountyhumanesociety.com/dogs/#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1605637712709%252Fembed%252Fanimal%252FECHS-A-5336

Shelter Spotlight: Miss Frances ❤️ Frances is 5 years old, and ready for the perfect forever home. She needs someone loving and patient! Frances was adopted from us back in 2021 and returned due to her continuously escaping. Frances only likes being outside long enough to go potty and then wants right back in; if she gets left out, she will find or make her way out of any kennel or fencing. She has very bad separation anxiety and if you plan on leaving her in a crate for long periods of time, we highly recommend getting a heavy duty crate. She is a very sweet girl who is timid around new people. She loves to be pet and cuddled with. She does not like other animals so would do best in a home being the only pet. She does have a sensitive stomach and cannot have any chicken. Her previous adopter stated she was good with kids, was good on a leash, and was housebroken. They also stated she did not do well in crates when left alone too long. Frances will stay in a crate inside overnight here at the shelter but will bust out if she is continuously crated indoors. Frances is spayed, fully vaccinated, microchipped, heartworm negative and on prevention. #adoption #stephenville #animals #dogs #puppies #adoptionssavelives #availible #ECHS #texas #secondchance #newhome #needsahome #adoptions #bullybreeds #bullys #bulliesoftikitok #bulliesofinstagram #bulliesdogs #bullybreedsoftictok #bullybreedsarethebest #helpher #needslove

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