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:
Special Postcard Advertising
Shelter Pet Safety Net is doing some outreach this month via special postcards advertising our spay/neuter subsidy program. One of our challenges is getting this information to the people who need it. Spring is upon us and that means far too many puppies...
What’s New in Pet Care?
Pet owners want to know…what’s new in pet care? Check out the winners of the Purina Pet Care Innovation prizes here. These clever inventions tackle a wide range of needs, from veterinary diagnostics, to sustainability, to bad dog breath, pet owner social...
Volunteer Recognition – First Recipient
Earlier this year, Shelter Pet Safety Net launched a program that allows anyone to nominate a volunteer at the Bastrop County Animal Shelter (or our own organization) for recognition. The form to do so is on our web site. This effort was made because the...