Noah's Ark Animal Shelter - Gainesville, TX

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Noah's Ark Animal Shelter - Gainesville, TX They came together to build a shelter centered on compassion, care, and second chances.

Noah’s Ark SPCA - Gainesville, TX🐶🐱
501c3 Animal Shelter
We rescue, heal, and rehome unwanted & abandoned pets, giving every animal the second chance they deserve🤍🏡
🐾Adopt•Foster•Donate•Volunteer
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https://linktr.ee/noahsarktx Noah’s Ark Animal Shelter is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization serving Gainesville and Cooke County by providing humane care, shelter, and adoption opportunities for stray, abandoned, and owner-relinquished animals. Noah’s Ark was founded in 2006 by a group of concerned citizens who believed animals in our community deserved more than a city pound with no adoption options and very few chances to leave alive. Today, Noah’s Ark operates independently as a community-based nonprofit while working in cooperation with the City of Gainesville through a contractual agreement to care for animal control intakes. In addition to those animals, we help hundreds of pets each year who come to us as strays, owner surrenders, and animals in need from across the community. All adoptable animals receive appropriate medical and behavioral care prior to placement, including spay or neuter surgery, core vaccinations, microchipping, and individualized assessment. Over time, Noah’s Ark has grown to expand adoption opportunities beyond our local area by coordinating safe, responsible transportation with trusted partners. This allows animals to reach loving homes in other regions when local adoption demand is limited, helping even more pets find the second chances they deserve. Noah’s Ark is a nonprofit organization sustained by the generosity of donors, local businesses, and grant support. We are proud to hold the Candid (GuideStar) Platinum Seal of Transparency, reflecting our commitment to accountability and to ensuring every dollar entrusted to us directly supports the animals in our care.

Clean kennels, full bellies, medications given, and a little extra love for the ones having a hard day. Our techs make a...
10/23/2026

Clean kennels, full bellies, medications given, and a little extra love for the ones having a hard day. Our techs make all of that happen. ❤️🐾

Happy Tech Week to our Noah’s Ark crew! The week may be almost over, but our appreciation for you sure isn’t. Thank you for taking care of this place and everyone in it!

**COURTESY HOLD, NOT FOR ADOPTION**Brought in 10.22.26 by Animal Control
10/23/2026

**COURTESY HOLD, NOT FOR ADOPTION**
Brought in 10.22.26 by Animal Control

“Can I just sit here with you?” 🥺❤️That’s pretty much Echo’s idea of a perfect day.Soft pets. A comfy spot. Her person c...
10/23/2026

“Can I just sit here with you?” 🥺❤️
That’s pretty much Echo’s idea of a perfect day.

Soft pets. A comfy spot. Her person close enough to touch. For an 89-pound girl, she really doesn’t ask for much.

But being alone? That part is hard for her. 💔

Echo was returned after just two months in her home because of separation anxiety. She needed more time and help settling in. We talk about the 3-3-3 rule, but dogs don’t have a calendar. Three months isn’t a deadline, and some need longer to feel secure.

She’s almost 4, ridiculously soft, and the kind of sweet that makes you stay a few extra minutes to keep petting her. She’s gotten along well with the dogs here and would appreciate a calm dog friend. No wild party animals, please. 🐾

Her next family needs to know that anxiety can mean she tears things up when left alone. She’ll need a safe space and someone willing to patiently work on time apart. Another dog could be a nice companion, but won’t automatically fix her anxiety.

We’d love for her next move to be her last. A home where she can settle in, get help with the scary parts, and finally claim that comfy spot beside her person. ❤️🏡

Could there be room beside you for Echo?

📍 Noah’s Ark Animal Shelter | Gainesville, TX
Apply: https://noahsarktx.com/application-form/

Please share for our sweet girl. 🤍

Hi, I’m Milo! 🐾 I had a little adventure today, and thanks to the amazing ladies at SwagWagz Grooming And Boarding, I’m ...
10/23/2026

Hi, I’m Milo! 🐾 I had a little adventure today, and thanks to the amazing ladies at SwagWagz Grooming And Boarding, I’m feeling SO much better! 🛁✂️❤️

I arrived at the shelter a pretty big mess. I have a microchip, so the shelter staff tried calling my family to get me home… but they hung up the phone. 💔

That made me sad, but my new friends here keep telling me it’s going to be okay. They say I deserve a forever home where I’ll be loved and taken care of. I think that sounds pretty nice. 🥹❤️

For now, I need to stay on my meds while we work on my ears and some skin issues after going too long without proper grooming. But I’m already feeling better—and looking pretty handsome, if I do say so myself! 🐶✨

Apparently, I still need vaccines and some other things, too. I’m hoping those come with treats. Lots of treats. 🤞🦴

Once I’m feeling better and all ready, I’ll start looking for my forever family. Until then, a big thank-you to the ladies at Swag Wags for helping me feel good again. 💕

Love,
Milo 🐾

🏡A new home is exciting for us, but it can be overwhelming for them. ❤️🐾Your newly adopted pet doesn’t know the routine ...
10/22/2026

🏡A new home is exciting for us, but it can be overwhelming for them. ❤️🐾

Your newly adopted pet doesn’t know the routine yet or understand that this is home. They need time to settle in, feel safe, and get to know you. 🏡
The 3-3-3 guideline is a helpful place to start: 🐾 3 days to decompress. 🐾 3 weeks to begin learning the routine. 🐾 3 months to build trust and feel more at home.

🐶🐱 While these handouts are written with dogs in mind, the same general idea applies to cats, too! Cats also need time, a quiet space, and the chance to get comfortable at their own pace.

⏳ These aren’t exact timelines or deadlines. Some pets settle in sooner, while others need weeks or months longer. You may have good days followed by harder ones, and that doesn’t mean you aren’t making progress.

📌 We put together these three handouts to help you understand what your new pet may be going through and how you can help. We’ve also included a kids-and-dogs guide with tips for safe interactions, giving dogs space, and adult supervision—even with longtime family pets! 👧🐶

Save them, share them, and come back to them when you need a reminder to give your new family member a little grace. ❤️

💬 Questions or struggling with the adjustment? Please reach out. We want to help you and your pet succeed together.

Noah’s Ark Animal Shelter 📞 940-665-9800

🌼 Somebody needs to pick this Daisy! 🥹❤️This sweet girl thought she already had her forever home, but unfortunately, lif...
10/21/2026

🌼 Somebody needs to pick this Daisy! 🥹❤️

This sweet girl thought she already had her forever home, but unfortunately, life had other plans. Her family fell on hard times, and Daisy found herself back at the shelter through absolutely no fault of her own. 💔

Daisy is almost 3 years old, weighs about 57 pounds, and we suspect she's a Catahoula mix. She's also got one brown eye and one beautiful blue eye, so she's pretty hard to forget! 😍

But her personality is even better than her looks!

🐾 Housebroken? YES!
🐾 Knows sit and lay down? YES!
🐾 Loves treats? Absolutely!
🐾 Sweet, gentle, and laid-back? You bet!

Daisy has already learned so much about being a good family dog. She's not asking for much, just another chance to be someone's girl.

Come on, somebody has a couch with Daisy's name on it! 🛋️🌼

🚗 Out-of-state adoptions welcome! Transportation may be available.

❤️ Apply to adopt Daisy:
https://noahsarktx.com/application-form/

🦨 Don't let the name fool you... Skunk is a pretty sweet guy!❤️🐾No stink here, just a whole lot of potential waiting for...
10/20/2026

🦨 Don't let the name fool you... Skunk is a pretty sweet guy!❤️🐾

No stink here, just a whole lot of potential waiting for someone to give him a chance! 😂

Meet Skunk! He's around 3 years old, 64 pounds, and we suspect he's some sort of Shepherd mix, but your guess is as good as ours!

This handsome boy has some brains to go with that cute face, too! 🧠 He already knows how to sit, and he's figured out that a little patience can earn him some tasty treats. And trust us, this boy LOVES his snacks!

🐾 Sweet and friendly
🐾 Smart and treat motivated
🐾 Knows sit
🐾 Has done well with other dogs at the shelter, but isn't a fan of dominant male dogs
🐾 Ready to find his forever people!

Skunk does have some preferences when it comes to his doggy friends, and that's okay! He doesn't do particularly well with other dominant male dogs, so we'll want to make sure any potential canine roommates are a good match.

Skunk really is just a nice boy who deserves a chance. He has so much potential, and we'd love to see what he can do with a family willing to spend some time with him. ❤️

So, who wants to take this little stinker home? 🦨😂

📍 Noah's Ark Animal Shelter | Gainesville, TX
🚗 Out-of-state adoptions welcome! Transportation and virtual FaceTime meet-and-greets are available.

❤️ Apply to adopt Skunk:
https://noahsarktx.com/application-form/

**ON STRAY HOLD *NOT* FOR ADOPTION**Found 10.20.26 at Compadres Cattle Solar Farm call 940-665-9800 if this is your dog
10/20/2026

**ON STRAY HOLD *NOT* FOR ADOPTION**

Found 10.20.26 at Compadres Cattle Solar Farm call 940-665-9800 if this is your dog

**ON STRAY HOLD, *NOT* FOR ADOPTION**Found 10.20.26 at Daves Water Well call 940-665-9800 if this is your dog
10/20/2026

**ON STRAY HOLD, *NOT* FOR ADOPTION**

Found 10.20.26 at Daves Water Well call 940-665-9800 if this is your dog

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2501 N. Weaver Street
Gainesville, TX
76240

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 5pm
Tuesday 11am - 5pm
Wednesday 11am - 5pm
Friday 11am - 5pm
Saturday 11am - 5pm

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