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Find your new best friend

Meet the dogs and cats at PVAS, learn what adoption includes, and plan your visit.

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Meet the Dogs and Cats Waiting for You

As the Rio Grande Valley’s Life-Saving Leader, PVAS is the largest nonprofit shelter south of San Antonio, helping 8,000 to 10,000 dogs and cats find homes every year. Here’s who’s waiting for you right now.

Browse every adoptable pet at PVAS below. Click any pet to see their full profile — then come visit us, no appointment needed.

Your next best friend is waiting.

ADOPTION

Updated live from our shelter | Open today 12-6pm

Specialty breeds are priced at a flat rate of $200, regardless of event type, package, or promotion.

$75

Adult Dogs

$125

Puppies

Puppies are 6 months and younger!

Fees waived for dogs here 60+ days and at least

6 months old.

Whats included:

  • Spay or neuter surgery*

  • Age-appropriate vaccines

  • Microchip & registration

  • Dewormer & flea treatment

  • Heartworm test (adults)

*$50 extra if pet is waived and is not altered

4weeks

Specialty breeds are priced at a flat rate of $200, regardless of event type, package, or promotion.

$75

Adult Cats

$125

Kittens

Kittens are 6 months and younger!

Whats included:

  • Spay or neuter surgery*

  • Age-appropriate vaccines

  • Microchip & registration

  • Dewormer & flea treatment

*$50 extra if pet is waived and is not altered

ADOPTABLE NOW

Meet the pets.

Updated live from our shelter management system. Click any pet for their full profile.

HOW IT WORKS

Four steps to take a pet home.

1

Browse

Look through the pets above or drop by either center —no appointment needed.

2

Visit

Come meet the pet in person. Bring household members and any current dogs for a meet-and-greet. 

3

Survey

Fill out a short adoption survey. It helps us match you with a pet that fits your home.

4

Take home

Pay the adoption fee, sign paperwork, and head home —same day adoption. 

Before you come in.

Bring a valid photo ID. 

A current driver's license or a state-issued ID is required at adoption time. Everyone 18+ on the adoption must be present

Bring your current dog.

If you already have a dog, bring them for a meet-and-greet on-site. Leashed and up to date on vaccines.

Bring the whole household

Everyone who'll live with the pet should meet them first, kids included. It helps make sure the match sticks. 

Walk-Ins are welcome.

No appointment needed. Arrive at least 90 minutes before close so staff can walk you through everything.

Landlord approval

If you rent, please have written approval from your landlord or be ready to show your lease's pet policy. 

Payment at pickup

We accept cash and major cards. Fees are paid on-site when you take your new pet home.

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Support the Shelter

Keeping a shelter running takes all of us. Help support Palm Valley Animal Society in keeping its doors open by donating as little as $5 a month.

A place for everyone

Small acts. Lasting change.

Adopt, foster, volunteer, or give. Your next step can change a life.