Making Room for Lost and Stray Pets Across Texas

SUGAR LAND, TX - July 17, 2025 - Sugar Land Animal Services is working to clear the shelter, by the end of July, by waiving pet adoption fees and offering a Sugar Land Care Package to every family who takes home a pet. With the number of lost and stray dogs, cats and other animals across the area, Sugar Land Animal Services is committed to making space and providing care for as many pets as possible.

Starting today, July 17 through July 31, National Mutt Day, the shelter will waive adoption fees for all long-stay pets. Every adoption of a FREE, furry, forever friend comes with a Sugar Land Care Package, which includes:

• Spay/neuter
• Microchip
• Vaccinations
• Rabies shot
• Crate, harness, leash, food and toys

To accommodate busy lifestyles and work schedules, Sugar Land Animal Services has new hours of operation. Visit us at 101B Gillingham Ln., Sugar Land, Texas 77478 Open Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Closed on Wednesdays and Sundays.

For more information, visit www.sugarlandtx.gov/Adoptions.

About Sugar Land Animal Services

Sugar Land Animal Services is a city-run shelter dedicated to caring for lost, stray, and adoptable animals while promoting responsible pet ownership. Located at 101B Gillingham Lane, the facility provides shelter, medical care, and adoption services for dogs and cats. Their programs include pet adoptions, a 7-day “sleepover” trial, low-cost microchipping, and the Sugar Paws Pet Pantry, which supports families in need. The shelter does not accept owner surrenders but offers alternative resources and referrals. A new, larger facility is currently in development to meet growing community needs. Sugar Land Animal Services also relies on volunteers and fosters to help reduce overcrowding and improve outcomes for shelter pets.