A Loving Home Changes Everything
When you adopt from Freeman-Fritts, you’re giving a dog or cat a second chance at the safe, loving home every animal deserves. Most of our pets come from Kerr County Animal Services after being found on the streets or removed from abusive situations. Without adopters like you, many would have no future.
All Freeman-Fritts animals are:
- Spayed or neutered
- Fully vaccinated
- Tested for Heartworm (dogs) and FeLV/FIV (cats)
- On heartworm and flea prevention
- Microchipped and registered through HomeAgain
- Evaluated and cared for by our staff, who deeply know each animal’s personality
How Adoption Works
(5 Simple Steps)
- Browse our cats or dogs and select the pet you’re interested in.
- Request an adoption application directly from that pet’s profile.
- Complete and return your application. We review all applications within 24–48 hours.
- Schedule a meet-and-greet at our shelter to ensure it’s a great fit.
- Finalize your adoption with paperwork and fee payment.
Why Sponsor A Pet?
Some of our cats and dogs have medical conditions, behavioral needs, or ongoing care requirements that make them unlikely to be adopted. Sponsorship ensures they receive the lifelong care, comfort, and love they deserve—even if they remain with us permanently. Because some cats also require specialized diets or daily medications, having multiple sponsors can make a meaningful difference in supporting their continued care.
You can sponsor a pet for $25/month or $300/year, but any amount is appreciated.
Sponsor Benefits:
- Your name on the pet’s biography page and in our newsletter
- Photos and updates about your sponsored animal
- Visits to meet your sponsored pet
- The joy of knowing you’re changing a life
Frequently Asked Questions
Every Freeman-Fritts animal is fully vetted before adoption. This includes spay/neuter surgery, all age-appropriate vaccinations, heartworm testing (dogs), FeLV/FIV testing (cats), microchipping with HomeAgain, and preventative flea/heartworm medication.
You can take home your new family member with confidence knowing they’ve already received high-quality care.
Once you submit an application for a specific pet, the review process typically takes 24 to 48 hours. We’ll contact you once your application has been approved to schedule a meet-and-greet.
We encourage adopters to submit an application first so we can ensure you’re a good match and reserve your preferred pet for a meet-and-greet. Shelter hours are Monday–Thursday, 1–4 pm.
Adoption fees vary depending on age, species, and medical needs. Fees help cover the cost of vaccinations, spay/neuter, microchipping, food, and care while the pet stays with us.
All fees go directly back into caring for animals at our shelter.
Pets are adopted quickly, so we encourage you to submit an application promptly. If the pet you want finds a home, we’re happy to help match you with another animal that fits your lifestyle and preferences.
Absolutely. Some sponsors choose a single pet, while others support multiple special-needs animals. You can even select an option to support all special-needs cats if you prefer.
Sponsoring a pet means helping support their ongoing care, especially if they have medical or behavioral needs that make adoption unlikely. Sponsors contribute $25 per month or $300 annually, though any amount is welcome.
Sponsorship helps cover food, medical care, enrichment, and daily needs.
Most sponsorships are for special-needs cats, though we occasionally offer sponsorships for dogs.
Sponsors receive:.
- Their name on the pet’s biography page
- Photos and updates
- The opportunity to visit their sponsored pet
Yes! you can meet your sponsored animal during shelter hours!
Yes. Freeman-Fritts is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. If you’re making a tax-deductible donation, please ensure your check includes “AWS Freeman-Fritts” as the payee.
Yes! Many of our special-needs and senior pets are available for adoption and make incredibly loving companions. Their profiles will include any medical conditions or special care requirements.
Yes. We adopt to individuals and families throughout the Hill Country and beyond, as long as they can travel to our shelter for meet-and-greets and pickup.
