City of De Leon Animal Shelter

09/11/2026

New faces in our shelter 🐾❤️ these cuties are adoptable!

09/11/2026

‼️Do you recognize me? ‼️

Picked up today from Perkins Middle School after following the cross country runners from the area of Cato St.

Please call to claim: 254-979-9723

Please be advised that city hall closes at 12:30 on Fridays, if you happen to call through the weekend please leave a message and I’ll return your call Monday morning

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09/11/2026

De Leon Shelter would like to wish everyone a PAWsitively happy Friday!

We’ve just received word that our best good boy Domino has been adopted 💙

If you remember Domino, his odds didn’t look promising when he came in. He had essentially been raised feral and he was terrified to be confined, wouldn’t eat, refused to be touched or handled in any way.

First, he needed time to decompress. Then the work began.

For 3 weeks I debated whether he’d make it out. Were we doing more harm than good by encouraging interaction when he was so clearly shut down? Would euthanasia be kinder to him?

As a last effort, I resorted to hand feeding him daily, to prove to him that he could trust me. I needed to get him some outside time, a play group, some semblance of a happy life for a shelter dog.

But then it happened

The breakthrough!

After trying all different kinds of treats, Domino really perked up for milk bones dipped in peanut butter. By the end of the day I could gently pet his head without a growl.

By the end of that week he was going outside because he WANTED to, and eagerly coming back to his kennel anticipating pets a meal ❤️

Within two weeks he had a play group! Then we worked toward a collar and leash. There were setbacks, but slowly Domino let go of the idea that humans, and their tools, meant pain or fear.

His big ticket was being selected for rescue transport to Humane Society of North Texas, where their incredible team expanded on everything he had learned, they really taught him to shine so brightly!

That sparkle caught someone’s attention 🐾

For those that don’t realize how wonderful this is, Domino was dealt characteristics that research says points to even lower adoption rates.

Domino came in at a disadvantage just because of his size, age, and coat color. To be so scared and shut down as well? Many dogs do not improve in shelter environments. Many never get the opportunity to show their true personalities.

We are all dealt our hand of cards and we have to do our best. Domino turned his hand around and won the game 🥹

Our Domino has found his family and I’m crying happy tears! What a way to kick off the weekend.

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08/31/2026

08/31/2026

These sweet kids are looking for forever homes! Individual information under each photo. Please message if you’re interested in learning more about them ❤️🐾🐶

08/31/2026

A huge thank you to all those currently working to reduce litters in feral cat colonies!
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‼️FYI to ALL who TNR/TNVR‼️

Please understand a cat returned to the same area/location under the TNR/TNVR protocol is NOT against Texas State law…

In 2023 State Law Texas passed legislation (HB 3660) protecting trap-neuter-return (TNR) programs, which allow for the humane management of feral cat populations by capturing, sterilizing, and then returning them back into the exact area they came from.

State law overrides city ordinances.
Mid-Cities Community Cats President Joe Stout testified in Austin to help pass HB 3660 into law.

TNR/TNVR (trap-neuter-vaccinate-RETURN) Is NOT considered abandonment under Texas State law… HB 3660.

Also there is a State Bill HB 2127 that states city ordinances CANNOT override State Laws.

If you are being told that TNR/TNVR is against the law in your city because it is abandonment… as long as the TNR/TNVRed cat is returned in the same location the cat came from…this is misinformation. And unfortunately we have seen misinformation concerning TNR/TNVR given way too often.

Please know your laws and if you are told by city officials otherwise…. Please show them these laws and also keep a copy of the laws when TNR/TNVRing.

Texas State Law HB 3660 = TNR/TNVR (trap-neuter-vaccinate-RETURN) is not illegal and not considered abandonment as long the cat is returned to the same exact location the cat was trapped.

Texas State Law HB 2127= city ordinances CANNOT override State Laws.

08/17/2026

❤️Reunited❤️

Found on N. Texas St. just now. Safe at shelter please call 254-979-9723 to claim

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08/14/2026

‼️Do you recognize me?‼️

UPDATE: he’s microchipped! “Sam” was microchipped to a Colleen Sechrist of Stephenville as of 2023, but her number does not go through. If you know her, or to whom Sam might belong now, please reach out!

Border collie found just now on Texas St, now safe at the shelter.

Please be advised that city hall closes at 12:30 on Fridays. Please call to claim 254-979-9723

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08/05/2026

❤️Reunited❤️

Picked up this morning at Golden Oak, this dog showed up dragging a lariat.

Please call 254-979-9723 to claim

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07/31/2026

📣Courtesy Post: Rehoming 📣

Sandy is a 6-9 month old female basset mix urgently needing a new home due to no fault of her own. Great with kids and cats. Sweet friendly girl!

🐾Please text 737-382-7543 for more info as this dog is not at the shelter 🐾

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