Gardenia E. Janssen Animal Shelter, serving Fayette County Texas

06/12/2026

🐾 ADOPTABLE CAT SPOTLIGHT – Meet Sylvester (Jax)! 🐾

Looking for a sweet, laid-back companion? Meet Sylvester (Jax) — and trust us… he is such a good boy 🖤🤍

This handsome tuxedo gentleman is around 4 years old, already altered, and ready to find a family to call his own. Jax has the kind of face that makes you stop and say hello… and the personality to make you want to take him home. 🐾

He’s been waiting patiently for his forever family and deserves a cozy bed, lots of love, and someone to remind him every day that he’s home for good.

Come meet Jax and see why everyone says he’s such a good boy ❤️

📍 Stop by and meet him today!
📞 Contact the shelter for adoption information.

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06/11/2026

♥️‼️Remember Zoe that we posted at the end of May? Zoe’s adoption papers were signed Monday, and we could not be happier for her and her new family‼️♥️

Zoe went home on a trial and in less than a week, her adopters knew — she was the perfect match.

Now this beautiful girl spends her nights sleeping in her mommy’s bed, follows her around the house during the day, and when she’s not doing that… she’s curled up on the couch soaking up all the love. (Unless dad gets home… then she’s going straight to him 😂❤️)

She has already claimed her stuffed lamb as one of her favorite things, wags her tail constantly, and according to her family, she may just be the best cuddle dog in the world.

This is what makes shelter work worth it. Watching a dog go from waiting… to being wanted. From a kennel… to a couch. From surviving… to truly being HOME.

Congratulations, Zoe 🐾 We love happy endings like this and wish your family a lifetime of love, snuggles, and tail wags 💕

06/10/2026

☀️🐾🐾 HOT DAYS = HOT PAWS! 🐾☀️

With temperatures rising, please remember that pavement heats up much faster than the air temperature and can burn your dog’s paws in minutes. Before heading out, always do the 5-second pavement test — if it’s too hot for the back of your hand, it’s too hot for their paws.

🐶 Walk early in the morning or later in the evening
💧 Bring fresh water and take breaks
🌳 Stick to grass, dirt, and shaded areas
🚨 Watch for signs of heat exhaustion: excessive panting, drooling, weakness, vomiting, or bright red gums

A little awareness goes a long way in keeping our shelter pets and your furry family members safe this summer. ❤️🐾

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06/09/2026

🐾✨ Donation Wish List ✨🐾

We are currently accepting donations and would be so grateful for any help from our amazing community! ❤️

🦴 Adult Dry Dog Food (Pedigree)
🥫 Adult Wet Dog Food
🧽 Fabuloso
🧴 Lysol
🍚 Rice
🍽️ Dishwasher Pods
🍴Paper Plates
🧼 Bleach
🐈 Kitten Pate
🐈‍⬛Kitten Dry Food
🔋Triple AAA Batteries

Every donation, big or small, helps us continue caring for the animals and means more than you know. Thank you for your kindness and support! 🐾

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Our organization is committed to keeping pets safe, happy and healthy while they wait to be placed in a forever home.

06/09/2026

💜🐾PLEASE SHARE💜🐾
La Grange, Tx
979-966-0021

Today, these four-month-old puppies arrived at our shelter after being surrendered from an accidental litter. Their owner is taking responsible steps to have her dogs spayed and neutered to prevent future unwanted litters, and she made the decision to give these pups the opportunity for the bright future they deserve.

These sweet puppies are at the perfect age to begin their next chapter with loving families, children to grow up with, and homes where they can thrive. They are playful, eager to learn, and ready to shower someone with affection.

We encourage everyone to consider adoption. As puppies grow older, finding homes often becomes more challenging, which is why every day matters. These pups deserve the chance to experience all the simple joys of life: learning to walk on a leash, chasing a ball across the yard, curling up beside someone while they read a book, and discovering the comfort and security of a forever home.

If you’re not in a position to adopt, please help by sharing their story. Stop by for a visit, spend some time with them, or help us spread the word. Together, we can make sure these deserving puppies don’t spend their childhood waiting behind shelter walls.

Their future families are out there…we just need a little help connecting them.

06/09/2026

📚🐾 Join us Tuesday-Saturday during our normal business hours for Tales for Tails Reading Club! 🐾📚

Bring your young readers to spend time with our shelter pets while building confidence, practicing reading skills, and making a difference in an animal’s life. 💜📖

This special program helps create calm, positive experiences for our shelter animals while encouraging a love of reading in kids of all ages.

✨ A few reminders to help keep everyone safe and comfortable:
🐱 Please limit the cat room to no more than 3 people at a time to help reduce stress for our feline friends.
👨‍👩‍👧 Parents/guardians must supervise children at all times during the event.
🐾 Please help us create a calm, respectful environment for all shelter pets.

Come read a story. Help a pet. Change a life. 💕

📍 Gardenia E. Janssen Animal Shelter – La Grange, TX
📚🐶 Tales for Tails Reading Club

06/09/2026

💜🐾We are incredibly grateful for our ‘tribe’! Every bag of food, dog walked, floor swept, smiling face, and kitten cuddled! YOU are extraordinary!! 💜🐾

06/08/2026

🐾 Meet Pepine — Your New Best Friend Could Be Waiting! 🐾

Pepine is a 2-year-old white terrier mix with a heart as big as he is ❤️ He’s available for adoption and ready to find the family he’s been waiting for.

This sweet boy is truly a big baby who loves hugs, kisses, affection, and soaking up praise. He’s human-friendly, gentle, playful, and enjoys taking life at a relaxed pace while still being curious and ready to explore.

One of the things that brings us the most joy at the shelter is helping dogs like Pepine find their forever homes—the place where they’ll be loved, spoiled, and finally get the happy ending they deserve. Could that be with you? 🏡🐾

Come meet Pepine and see for yourself why everyone falls for his sweet personality.

06/08/2026

🎉 Join us THIS SATURDAY for the FREE LIVE SMART EXPO in La Grange! 🎉

Come out for a fun and informative community event featuring local businesses, health resources, wellness information, pet adoption opportunities, and more — all in one place!

📅 Saturday, June 13, 2026
🕚 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 New Life Methodist Church
1215 N. Von Minden, La Grange, TX 78945

✨ FREE community event
🐾 Pet adoption opportunities
🥤 Light refreshments provided
🤝 Meet local organizations and discover helpful resources for you and your family!

Bring your friends, family, and come see what our community has to offer — we’d love to see you there! 💙

06/07/2026

Spread the word! Any info pls contact Schulenburg Police Department

***HELP GET HIM HOME***

This big guy was found in the 1100 block of Pierce St. chasing cats through the neighborhood. Please help us get him home. No collar or tags.