Happy Tails Adoption Center Animal Shelter of Shelby County

Our mission is to transform the lives of cats and dogs by providing humane education, affordable spay and neuter services, a fostering program and finding loving, furever homes.

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Spay/Neuter Assistance

At Happy Tails, we're dedicated to ensuring the well-being of your beloved pets. We understand the importance of responsible pet ownership. One crucial aspect of it is spaying and neutering your furry friends. We're here to help you with our Spay/Neuter Assistance Program!


Please complete one application for pet. Applications may be submitted by mail or email. 


Payment is due upon application approval by Happy Tails.

(Copay minimum: neuter/male/$25, spay/female/$35)


You may submit your application via email to: step.atkins1963@gmail.com

OR 

Mail application your application to: Happy Tails, P.O. Box 1049, Center, TX 75935


Spay Neuter Application (English) (pdf)Download

Upcoming Events

HOWL-O-Ween Spook-Tacular

Join us for a fun-filled Spook-Tacular event at Port-A-Cool Park on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023 from 11am - 2pm.  We will have a fur-baby costume contest, photo opportunities, raffle items, games, balloons and MUCH, MUCH MORE!

Pet Contest Schedule: 11:15 - Costume Contest; dogs will be divided into Small, Medium and Large/XL sizes. 11:45 - Best Biscuit Catcher; 12:00. - Waggiest Tail; 12:15 - Pet/Owner Lookalike Contest; 12:30- Best Trick 12:45 - Best Overbite Contest; 1:15 - Best Ball Retriever; 1:30 - Best Speak; 1:45 - Cutest Pet; dogs will be divided out into Small, Medium and Large/XL sizes.

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Recent Events

5/13/2023


Downtown Square - Center, TX


Our first big fundraising event on May 13th called Bark-A-Rama was a complete success!! This fun filled day included a Wag n’ Walk, Paws for a Cause paintings by dogs, kids face painting, photo opportunities, cool refreshments from Lou Lou's Shaved Ice and other activities for the whole family.  We want to thank all the good folks of Shelby County who came out to show support for this much needed community service for our local furry friends.  

Images from the recent Bark-a-Rama fundraising event!

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Meet Our Furry Friends!

    About Us

    Mike & Stephanie Elswick

    Stephanie and Mike Elswick are among founding board members of Happy Tails Adoption Center Animal Shelter of Shelby County. They wanted to give back to their community in a meaningful way and looked for unmet needs. The lack of an animal shelter/animal adoption center kept coming to the top of the list. This resulted in their involvement with Happy Tails.

    Board of Directors

    • Stephanie Elswick - President
    • Mike Elswick - Vice President  & Chair of Fundraising Committee
    • Ginia Hooper - Secretary
    • Amanda Treat-Brock - Treasurer, CPA, and Tenaha Representative
    • Lisa McCormick - Joaquin Representative
    • Cherry Hogan Davis - Center Representative
    • Paige Hairgrove - Shelby County Representative
    • Carol George - Center Representative
    • Tammie Luman - Shelby County Representative


     

    Contact Us

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    Details

    P.O. Box 1049

    Center, TX 75935

    (903) 808-2590

    step.atkins1963@gmail.com

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