Welcome to the Guadalupe County Humane Society

We are a no-kill shelter operating within humane guidelines dedicated to housing and caring for misplaced animals until a qualified loving home is found for them.

Donations are appreciated, as we are a privately operated Shelter and do not receive City, County, State or Federal Funds.

Featured Pet

Becca

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Frequently Asked Questions

What Can I do to Help G C H S?

Join and pay dues
Tell your friends & neighbors about the Shelter
Sponsor "Pet-of-the-Week" ads
Recycle paper at our Shelter
Recycle aluminum cans at our Shelter location
Give memorials to the Shelter
Support our fund-raising activities - Garage Sales, Casino Nights, Photos with Santa, etc.
Contribute money and supplies
Ask your school class, club, organization, business, scout troop and co-workers to help
And most importantly------Adopt your dogs and cats from us!

What to do if you have lost your dog or cat

Immediately post signs on the street or most prominent road within your subdivision or area, giving description and telephone number to contact when the animal is found.
Take flyers containing photo of animal to businesses and homes around the area where the animal was lost.
Take flyer with photo of animal to Guadalupe County Humane Society 2484 N. State HWY 46 - Seguin.
Contact Seguin Animal Control, (830) 401-2335
Seguin Animal Hospital, (830) 379-3821
Crossroad Vet. (830) 372-4521
G C H S, (830) 372-2055
If your lost pet has veterinarian rabies tags on his collar, the person finding the animal should automatically call your vet......so notify your vet that your pet is lost. After you have been reunited with your pet we suggest that you have the ID "Chip" placed in your animal. This is a relatively new program, and every Vet can do this. Every Vet and Animal Shelter has the "readers" to give instant information as to the owner of the animal. A great investment when you love your pet!

Guadalupe County allows only 72 hours after your animal is picked up before your pet is euthanized. Weekends are counted as well.

Who picks up wild animals?

Guadalupe County is exceptionaly fortunate to have an animal advocate willing and eager to help wildlife that is abandoned, hurt or disabled.

Pencilata's is a No-Kill, 501(c)3 organization that works with exotics, reptiles and non-domestic orphans such as racoons, bobcats etc. The organization is fully licensed by the Texas Parks and Wildlife, State Wildlife Rehabilitators.

There is no charge for the services of Pencilata's. However no State or local funds support this organization and contributions are encouraged. Receipts will be given upon request. Your donations are tax deductible.

Who picks up dead animals from roads?

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Donate

Click here to download our Donation Form.

G C H S is a 501(c)3 organization, which makes your donations tax deductible........
And it makes you feel really good!

You can make checks payable to:

For more information please call us at (830) 372-2055.

Tuesday through Saturday, 10AM -2 PM.

Or email:gchs@satx.rr.com

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Our History

For many years, a very few dedicated animal-lovers held fund-raising events. Their dream...to one day build a No-Kill Shelter for unwanted and misplaced animals.

That dream came true when the Shelter opened its doors in June 1997.

Operating expenses are kept to a minimum as the Shelter is operated primarily by volunteers and a few paid employees. Our Shelter Director works tirelessly with no compensation.

There are no holidays--animals must be fed and kennels and cages cleaned daily.

The GCHS Shelter is proud of its 90%(+) adoption rate. Our job is to take in the unwanted animals, but more importantly, it is to find them good, loving homes. Homes have been found for over 90% of the animals since we opened in 1997. Most shelters struggle to achieve a 15% adoption rate, so you can see why we are so proud of our success.

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Our Staff

Our staff is comprised of volunteers and employees. Each one works hard in handling the operations of the Guadalupe County Humane Society. It is through their work and effort that we are able to continue our mission. If you are interested in volunteering please fill out this form.

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Contact

We invite you to visit our facilities at: 2484 N. State Highway 46, Seguin, TX 78155.

If you would like to bring a class, Scouts, or other group, please contact us at least one week before the date you plan to visit.

For driving directions, just put in your starting point to the right and let MapQuest do the rest.

www.gchshumane.com

If you have lost your pet, please fill out our form and fax it back to us. If you have a photo of your pet, please include it.

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