About the missing details
Why it's missing: We only list shelter adoption fees published by an official source. Smith County, Texas hasn't published shelter adoption fees on an official website we could verify, so call the office below to confirm.
General information
Not specific to Smith County, Texas
- Across the 32 public shelters we verified, the standard adult dog fee runs from free to $150 and the adult cat fee from free to $90. Puppies, kittens and small dogs usually cost more; seniors and long-stay pets often cost less or are free.
- Of the 23 shelters that list what the fee covers, 22 include spay/neuter, 21 include vaccinations and 19 include a microchip.
- A local pet license is often extra and is set by your city or county.
- Texas 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.
Closest place with verified data
Harris County, Texas: Harris County Pets (about 174 miles away): dogs $20–$80, cats $10–$35
Call or visit the official office
Smith County animal services (or your city's shelter)
Search your county or city government website for "animal services" or "animal shelter", or call your county's main information line (311 in many cities). Ask for the current adoption fee and what it includes.
Know the current fee? Tell us. We check every tip against an official source before publishing it.
Verified Texas shelters
Plan the cost
Once you have the shelter's fee, use the budget planner to add your own quotes for the rest.