Pets that are still on their "stray hold" (a 3-5 day waiting period during which CCACS attempts to locate an owner) are available for pre-adoption. Pre-adopting a pet at the shelter allows you to schedule your adoption pick-up day ahead of time. You are able to pick up the pet once they have been released from their stray hold and spayed/neutered. However, even with pre-adoption, the original owner may still reclaim the pet within the stray hold period.

• • You must be 18 years-old to adopt a pet. 
  • When picking up your new pet, please bring your valid ID.  
  • All adoptions are first come, first serve. Pets located in foster homes are available for adoption online but filling out an online inquiry does not place a hold on that pet. All pets in the shelter must be adopted in person at 2626 Holly Road. 
  • If you have any questions, please email livereleaseteam@cctexas.com. 

We encourage you to look over our 3-3-3 Rule which covers what you can expect from a recently adopted pet at 3 days, 3 weeks, and 3 months.

The first 3 days, pets are:

• Overwhelmed
• Unsure
• Shy
• May not eat or drink
• Stay in crate
• Test boundaries

After 3 weeks, pets are:

• More comfortable
• Slowly settle in
• Learn their new home
• Establish a routine
• Showing more personality
• Behavior issues may begin

After 3 months, pets are:

• Comfortable
• Trusting
• Forms a true bond
• Secure with family
• Routine established