What Drives Us!

Our Vision

Working with other animal welfare organizations, to make Bastrop County a community where:

• • The Bastrop County Animal Shelter is able to place all healthy and behaviorally-sound animals that are surrendered to them into good homes, or transfer them to other humane organizations;
  • The Bastrop County Animal Shelter always has room for the intake of animals needing assistance;
  • Animals within the Bastrop County Animal Shelter live with minimal stress during their stay;
  • Every dog and cat outside of the Bastrop County Animal Shelter is cared for responsibly.

Our Purpose

• • Funding what the Bastrop County Animal Shelter cannot for adoptable animals in their care, such as:
    • The cost of lifesaving medical diagnostics and veterinary care,
    • Medical and grooming equipment,
    • Transportation funds for shelter animals to go to partner rescue organizations,
    • Food and supplies for animals in foster care,
    • Upgrades to the living conditions for animals at the shelter, and
    • Emergency food and cat litter.
    • Recognizing exceptional volunteerism on behalf of homeless animals.
  • Reducing the number of unwanted animals in Bastrop County, and thus shelter intake through spay/neuter initiatives.
  • Promoting adoption of shelter animals.
  • Promoting responsible pet ownership in Bastrop County through education and training.

Our Values

• • Animals come first: our priority is animal welfare, and our actions and financial priorities will reflect that.
  • Partnership: we will partner with other animal welfare organizations to achieve our goals, and give credit where credit is due.
  • Transparency: we will answer any reasonable questions about our organization with honesty and clarity.
  • Integrity: we will fulfill our fiduciary responsibilities, adhere to our internal procedures, and work ethically with our partners, donors, and beneficiaries.