Erath County Humane Society

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Erath County Humane Society Official page of ECHS. Donations appreciated:
https://www.aplos.com/aws/give/ErathCountyHumaneSociety
https://venmo.com/echs19

The Erath County Humane Society is a very active influence in the county offering shelter to homeless and unwanted animals. There is no charge for bringing in animals from within the county but all donations to the organization are very much appreciated. We cannot accept animals outside of Erath County. As we are usually at or past capacity, acceptance of owner surrenders is contingent on space available & there is a charge of $35. We are a no-kill facility and there is no time limit on healthy, non-aggressive animals that are in our care. All dogs and cats adopted from the shelter must be spayed or neutered within a reasonable period of time, depending upon the age of the animal. This is in accordance with state law. Other requirements coincide with those ordinances on the books of the city of Stephenville such as vaccinations, tags, number of pets in the household, etc. Stephenville Police Department employs two officers to enforce those regulations. Law enforcement agencies work with shelter employees and volunteers to bring charges against anyone who cruelly mistreats or improperly cares for animals in their custody. The ECHS was organized on September 16, 1976 and is a chartered, non-profit corporation. The first shelter was the city pound to which the humane society added a small wooden building. During 1977, ECHS began to do cruelty investigations of animals, particularly staged dog fights. During the following session of the state legislature, a bill co-sponsored by Senator Bob Glasgow, Stephenville, was passed making this practice a felony in the state of Texas. In November of 1984 a climate controlled animal shelter was completed. The 40 by 16 foot building was constructed by a local contractor and cost $17,500 the cost of which, was donated by private citizens and businesses, with the help of fund raisers. ECHS works together with the City of Stephenville and the County government in controlling the animal population in this area. Monetary support for the shelter includes $18,000 annually from the city of Stephenville and $18,000 from the county. ECHS owns and maintains the two buildings constructed on the property, the second structure having been completed in 1992. The Humane Society is staffed by three full time and seven part time employees. They are assisted with the help of volunteers and some individuals doing public service. The city has two salaried officers who make investigations inside the city limits concerning animal welfare. They are also responsible for capturing and bringing strays to the shelter. Animals are then processed by the shelter staff. ECHS business hours are 2:00pm to 6:00pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, and 12:00 to 5:00 on Saturdays. We are closed on Wednesdays and Sundays and some holidays. Donations are greatly appreciated:

Donate with Credit Card: https://www.aplos.com/aws/give/ErathCountyHumaneSociety
PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=MG6J69YMNE6K8
Venmo: https://venmo.com/echs19
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10/15/2026
Ceasar is a 1.5 year old neutered male Anatolian Shepard. Ceasar was adopted from us back in July 2026 but was returned ...
10/14/2026

Ceasar is a 1.5 year old neutered male Anatolian Shepard. Ceasar was adopted from us back in July 2026 but was returned after his adopter discovered his bad habit of chewing on things. Ceasar can be nervous at first, but once he gets to know you better, he's a happy, fun-loving dog.

When in a previous foster home, Ceasar was stated to get along well with other dogs, though his playful energy was a bit much for the smaller dogs in the home. We are unsure of how he is around cats. Ceasar will need a home without livestock, as he enjoyed chasing goats and chickens in his foster home. Ceasar is crate trained, settles in nicely, and absolutely loves car rides, making him an easy fit for many households. Due to his bad habit of destruction, we believe Ceasar would thrive in an active home with a yard and plenty of positive outlets for his energy.

If you're looking for a fun-loving, adventurous companion who is just as happy riding sh***un as he is playing with toys at home, Ceasar may be the perfect addition to your family.

Ceasar is neutered, vaccinated, microchipped, and is heartworm negative and on prevention.

Phoenix is a 5-month-old male DMH. Meet Phoenix!Phoenix is an incredibly sweet and cuddly boy who loves nothing more tha...
10/14/2026

Phoenix is a 5-month-old male DMH. Meet Phoenix!

Phoenix is an incredibly sweet and cuddly boy who loves nothing more than being held and showered with attention! He is super friendly and will happily soak up all the love and affection you have to give. If you're looking for a loving companion who enjoys being close to his people, Phoenix may be your perfect match!

Phoenix has not yet been tested with cats or dogs, so introductions to other pets should be done slowly and carefully. He is litter box trained, up to date on his vaccinations, and is scheduled to be neutered on October 16th. He will be microchipped at the time of adoption.

Groovy is a 7-month-old spayed female DSH. Meet Groovy! This sweet girl may be a little reserved when you first meet her...
10/14/2026

Groovy is a 7-month-old spayed female DSH. Meet Groovy! This sweet girl may be a little reserved when you first meet her, but give her some time to feel comfortable and you’ll discover a wonderful best friend. Once Groovy gets to know you, she truly blossoms and loves forming a special bond with her people.

Groovy has not yet been tested with cats or dogs, so introductions to other pets should be done slowly and carefully. She has received all of her FVRCP vaccines, is current on her rabies vaccine, and has been spayed. She will be microchipped at the time of adoption.

If you’re willing to give her a little time to come out of her shell, Groovy may just become your new best friend!

Hip is a 7-month-old neutered male DSH. Meet Hip! This adventurous boy is always ready for his next big adventure. He lo...
10/14/2026

Hip is a 7-month-old neutered male DSH. Meet Hip! This adventurous boy is always ready for his next big adventure. He loves to run, jump, and play, and he’s sure to keep you entertained with his playful personality. Hip would love a home where he can explore, play, and get plenty of attention.

Hip has not yet been tested with cats or dogs, so introductions to other pets should be done slowly and carefully. He is up to date on his FVRCP vaccines, is current on his rabies vaccine, and has been neutered. He will be microchipped at time of adoption.

If you’re looking for a fun-loving, active companion, Hip might be your guy!

10/14/2026

Erath County Humane Society will have its annual general public meeting via Facebook Live tomorrow evening , October 15 at 6 PM. The public is invited to attend.

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10/13/2026

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Time to recognize the official competition winners for this past Saturday’s 6π‘‘β„Ž π΄π‘›π‘›π‘’π‘Žπ‘™ 𝑃𝑒𝑑𝑑𝑠 πΉπ‘œπ‘Ÿπ‘’ 𝑀𝑒𝑑𝑑𝑠 fundraiser golf tournament!
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🐾 Graciously & anonymously sponsored

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🐾 2nd place Sponsored By: Stephenville Golf Carts

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🐾 3rd place Sponsored By: Triple Crown Ford

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🐾 Sponsored By: Groomer Has It Pet Salon

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🐾 Sponsored By: Coots Painting and Construction

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🐾 Sponsored By: Hunter Generator Service

This sweet girl was hit by a car on HWY 4 and HWY 281. She has the soonest available vet appointment, but we would like ...
10/13/2026

This sweet girl was hit by a car on HWY 4 and HWY 281. She has the soonest available vet appointment, but we would like to find her owner! Please reach out if she's yours 254-965-3247

πŸ“£ A massive β€œπ“π‡π€ππŠ π˜πŽπ”,” going out to our amazing lunch sponsors & contributors at this past Saturday’s 6π‘‘β„Ž π΄π‘›π‘›π‘’π‘Žπ‘™ 𝑃𝑒𝑑𝑑𝑠...
10/12/2026

πŸ“£ A massive β€œπ“π‡π€ππŠ π˜πŽπ”,” going out to our amazing lunch sponsors & contributors at this past Saturday’s 6π‘‘β„Ž π΄π‘›π‘›π‘’π‘Žπ‘™ 𝑃𝑒𝑑𝑑𝑠 πΉπ‘œπ‘Ÿπ‘’ 𝑀𝑒𝑑𝑑𝑠 fundraiser gold tournament held at Tejas Golf Course. πŸ“£

H-E-B supplied the ENTIRE complimentary hamburger πŸ” lunch as well as all the snacks & cookies.

Mr. Jay R & Mrs. Teresa Smith donated their personal smoker grill & time to cook for over 150 people.

Chicken Express provided their signature sweet & unsweet teas to be enjoyed for the day.

Jana Suacedo, her family, & Ruby & Eber Martinez donated their time to serve the players, staff, & volunteers for the entire day.

Thank you ALL, so very much. ❀️

Address

891 East Road
Stephenville, TX
76401

Opening Hours

Monday 2pm - 6pm
Tuesday 2pm - 6pm
Thursday 2pm - 6pm
Friday 2pm - 6pm
Saturday 12pm - 5pm

Telephone

+12549653247

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