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:
Annual Meeting Review
On Oct 27, Shelter Pet Safety Net aka Bastrop County Animal Shelter Helpers held our annual meeting over ZOOM. We gave updates on our programs and financial position. Did you know we’ve spent every penny we’ve taken in so far this year on our mission? If you missed...
Happy Birthday to Us!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO US! Two years ago, Bastrop County Animal Shelter Helpers (now Shelter Pet Safety Net) received its 501 (C ) (3) designation from the IRS, becoming a public charity. Since then we have helped over 50 animals at the shelter get urgent medical care,...
Shelter Pet Safety Net President Jenni Ritchie Interview
Shelter Pet Safety Net (Bastrop County Animal Shelter Helpers) President Jenni Ritchie talks about our recent name change and the work we do, in this interview on the Heart of Bastrop program.