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:
Kitten Season is Here!
Kitten season is here, and the shelter is being overwhelmed with underweight tiny kittens. These kittens take up scarce resources from the foster community, and by this time of year, there is little capacity left to take on more kittens. If you have kittens under two...
Multiple Cats and Special Needs
If you have a multi-cat household, hearing a diagnosis that one of your cats has a condition that requires a special diet can be agonizing. How to keep the cats from eating each others’ food? Cats like to eat a little bit throughout the day, and many owners leave a...
Celebrating National Rescue Dog Day!
We love and celebrate rescue dogs every day, but did you know, they have their own official holiday on May 20th? Join us in celebrating National Rescue Dog Day! Here are some ways you can celebrate from the National Rescue Dog Day website: POST A PHOTO: Share a photo...