Help for Pet Owners / Fosters
Spay / Neuter Programs
How You Can Help
Who We Are
Formerly known as Bastrop County Animal Shelter Helpers, we’ve changed our charity’s name to Shelter Pet Safety Net. Everything else is exactly the same! We have the same mission, strategy, programs, and leadership.
We fund emergency medical care for sick and injured animals admitted to the Bastrop County Animal Shelter.
We help homeless dogs and cats in Bastrop County, Texas by reducing the need for sheltering, aiding the animals in the county shelter, and helping sheltered animals get adopted.
Shelter Animals Received Medical Funding
Unwanted Pets Prevented by SPSN
Shelter Resources Funded by SPSN
Homeless Animals Rescued by SPSN
Foster and Pet Owner Support
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Shelter Pet Safety Net the same charity as Bastrop County Animal Shelter Helpers?
Yes. We changed our name, but everything else is the same.
Can you help with my pet's medical expenses?
Unfortunately, we do not have funding to assist pet owners with pet medical expenses – we can only assist with spay/neuter surgery cost. There are many options for getting your pet vaccinated at low cost in Bastrop County, see our link here. Many veterinarians offer credit to help pet owners pay for medical expenses. There is also a lot of variation in medical costs at different medical practices. SPSN often sends animals to Fayette County Veterinary Clinic for good care at lower cost.
Read how the Shelter Pet Safety Net charity is helping and giving back in our community News:
Has your pet had a dental exam?
Has your pet had a dental exam? Shelter Pet Safety Net has funded a few dental exams and procedures for shelter animals whose teeth were in terrible condition. It can be difficult to notice this sometimes because pets are good at hiding pain. It is imperative to...
Summer Heat!
The summer heat in Texas can be brutal, especially for our animals! Check out this article from The Humane Society of the United States on how to practice basic summer safety for your pets! Article: https://www.humanesociety.org/resources/keep-pets-safe-heat You can...
Five Things to do Today for Animals
We recently posted some information on our Facebook page about what you, a concerned animal lover, can do to help keep pets with their families and out of the shelter. Here’s a reminder in case you missed it!