SAN MARCOS — During National Pet Month, the San Marcos Regional Animal Shelter took the opportunity to share its current conditions and how community members can get involved. SMRAS is the stray animal open-intake facility for all of Hays County, explained community engagement coordinator Minnie Buc...

Staff Report   “Kitten season” is beginning in many parts of the country, and this means kittens will be turning up in every community: in sheds, behind bushes, under porches, and overwhelmingly in local shelters.   Kitten season is generally spring through fall, when unspayed female cats have the m...

By Sahar Chmais  The San Marcos Regional Animal Shelter is getting full; until the end of May, residents looking for a furry companion can adopt pets at a reduced price.  All adoption-ready animals will be $21 until the end of the month. The special includes spay/neuter, vaccinations, medications, a...

Staff report Like other civic facilities, the county’s only intake for stray and homeless animals is feeling the pinch of COVID-19 prevention. The San Marcos Regional Animal Shelter is closed to the public but still has an abundance of cats and dogs needing permanent – or at least temporary – homes....