Our Rescue/Foster/Adoption Board was created because we believe that every pet that enters the shelter deserves to be known. Although we alone cannot pull all the pets in our county shelters, we CAN network them. Our goal is to pets, especially long-stay pets in our county shelters find live-outcome: either through adoption, foster or rescue.
WE ARE NOT THE SHELTER! Lifeline of Galveston County is a separate non-profit, no-kill rescue organization. We focus on saving the lives of the dogs and cats who have not been selected by adopters, fosters or other rescues. This board was created to market pets who at times face euthanasia because of lack of space at Galveston County municipal shelters.
This board also shows pets that are at risk of entering the shelter because their current owner can no longer care for them. (We list them on this page in hopes that we can help them find placement without them having to go to the shelter).
This board also shows pets that are at risk of entering the shelter because their current owner can no longer care for them. (We list them on this page in hopes that we can help them find placement without them having to go to the shelter).
Galveston County Shelter Pets- Virtual Networking Board
This interactive board lets you see all the pets in Galveston County shelters who need your help (in real time). Click on a card to learn more about the pet. You can also use the filter and sorting fields, if you'd like.
Information on this board is collected by volunteers who donate their time to do quick assessments and take pictures of dogs at the shelters. We cannot guarantee any of this information, and you will still need to meet any pet on this list to make a decision about their temperament.
Information on this board is collected by volunteers who donate their time to do quick assessments and take pictures of dogs at the shelters. We cannot guarantee any of this information, and you will still need to meet any pet on this list to make a decision about their temperament.
FAQs
Who is Lifeline of Galveston County and what is their role with this Galveston County Pets Board?
We are Lifeline of Galveston County, a 501(c)3 non-profit, pet rescue group that helps find placement for pets currently at our municipal shelters, and community pets that are at risk of entering the shelter because their owner can no longer care for them.
We have on-site volunteers at municipal shelters who spend time with the dogs and cats. They collect information on the pets and share it through the interactive board above in hopes that we can help find rescue, foster or adoption for them.
This program is part of our "No-Kill Galveston County Initiative."
We have on-site volunteers at municipal shelters who spend time with the dogs and cats. They collect information on the pets and share it through the interactive board above in hopes that we can help find rescue, foster or adoption for them.
This program is part of our "No-Kill Galveston County Initiative."
How can I foster this pet?
Lifeline of Galveston County has a foster program to help pull pets out of the municipal shelter. If you are interested in fostering a pet from this board through our Foster Program, please complete a foster application!
Where are the pets located?
Most pet's on this page are located at a municipal Galveston County shelter. Their exact locations can be found on their card on the virtual networking board above.
How to get more info on a pet?
Please contact the shelter directly to get more information on a pet. Their contact information can be found on the pet's card on the digital board above. If you still need help, you can reach out to us at [email protected].
How can I adopt a pet on the list?
To adopt please go to the shelter (location and hours listed on card) for a meet and greet with the pet you are interested in. Please bring your dogs (if going to adopt another dog), and family members including children to make sure the new pet will fit in with your family! Bring a photo ID. Your pets must be up to date on vaccinations & a meet and greet with your dog may be required/recommended.
Can I adopt out of state?
You must physically come to the shelter to meet and adopt the pet. Out of state adopters can adopt through an approved rescue organization willing to pull the dog from the shelter and get them to the adopter. The rescue must contact the shelter directly and coordinate. Please note that the shelter will generally not hold pets for adopters. (Space is limited, and an empty kennel means a safe place for an animal).
How can Rescue Groups tag and pull pets on the list?
Rescue groups should reach out directly to the shelter where the pet is located to facilitate tagging and pick-up. We try to list all necessary information on the pet's card in or virtual networking board. Rescue groups must be 501(c)3 organizations and adhere to each shelter's rescue requirements. We try to list more exact information for rescue groups on the pet's card on our virtual networking board. The shelters we work with are very rescue-friendly. Please be courteous and plan to pick-up animal(s) you tag within 48 hours. Kennel space is precious in our municipal shelters.
