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Texas pet adoption costs

2 public shelters with verified fees · checked 2026-10-04

Texas shelter adoption fees

CountyShelterDogs & puppiesCats & kittensSpay/neuter incl.
Harris County, TXHarris County Pets$20–$80$10–$35Yes
Travis County, TXAustin Animal Centerfree–$120free–$100Yes

Texas adoption law

Texas Health & Safety Code ch. 828: Releasing agencies may only release a dog or cat that is already sterilized or to an adopter who signs a sterilization agreement and pays a deposit.

Harris County: Harris County Pets

Includes: Spay or neuter, Microchip, One-year Harris County pet license, Age-appropriate vaccinations including rabies.

Harris County Pets (official fee page)

Travis County: Austin Animal Center

Includes: Vaccinations, Spay or neuter, Microchip.

Austin Animal Center (official fee page)

Frequently asked

How much does it cost to adopt a dog in Texas?

At the public shelters we verified: Harris County (Harris County Pets) $20–$80; Travis County (Austin Animal Center) free–$120.

How much does it cost to adopt a cat in Texas?

Harris County: $10–$35; Travis County: free–$100.

Texas counties

Counties marked ✓ have verified shelter fees; the others show general info and the closest verified shelter.