By Grace Halloween, Marketing Coordinator
This is National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week, honoring the dedicated people and organizations who care for animals in need. In College Station, we’re proud to work hand-in-paw with the Aggieland Humane Society and the City’s Animal Control Unit to keep pets safe, healthy, and loved.
Animal Control, under the College Station Police Department, enforces ordinances and state laws that protect both animals and people, responding to complaints about barking dogs, animal bites, neglect or abuse, and nuisance conditions. When pets are lost or found in College Station, Animal Control transports them to the Aggieland Humane Society.
All dogs, cats and ferrets in Brazos County are required by law to be license-tagged and vaccinated for rabies. The county tag is available through your veterinarian or the Humane Society and supports local pet services.
Staff, volunteers, and Animal Control officers together ensure animals receive comfort, care, and a clear path to a new home or safe return.
Each adoption at The Humane Society represents more than a happy ending; it’s a new beginning. Over the past year, hundreds of pets have found homes thanks to the seamless partnership among Animal Control, the shelter, and our supportive community.
How You Can Help
Your involvement matters. Here are ways you can support our shared efforts:
- Adopt or foster – Open your home to a pet in need.
- Ensure licensing & vaccination – All dogs, cats, and ferrets in Brazos County must be licensed and rabies-vaccinated. It’s required by law.
- Donate or volunteer – Contributions of time, money, supplies, or your voice help the shelter and Animal Control’s mission.
- Report concerns – If you notice suspected abuse, neglect, stray animals or nuisance conditions, contact Animal Control at 979-764-3600.
National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week is about the systems and the souls who make second chances possible — from Animal Control officers to shelter staff, volunteers, and every supporter in between.
Whether you adopt, volunteer, license your pet, donate, or share the love online, you are part of the story. Help us keep tails wagging, purrs coming, and homes filled with love.
Visit aggielandhumane.org to learn how you can help.
About the Blogger
Grace Hallowell is in her fourth year as marketing coordinator for the city’s Public Communications department. A native of Erie, Pa., Grace has a bachelor’s degree in advertising communications.
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