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Pearl's Place — Sniffspot

#99 in United States, #21 in Texas, #1 in Killeen

Pearl's Place was named after Pearl, a 12+ year old yellow lab that I pulled from the Harker Heights, TX animal shelter the day before she was to be euthanized. Pearl lived with us and loved to be in the grooming shop until she passed away 4 years after she was rescued. During the outbreak of COVID and the grooming business having to be closed for a while, I was left pondering what to do with the empty boarding kennels and I decided to officially register Pearl's Place as a 501c3 nonprofit, which was IRS official in February 2021. My focus is senior and other special needs dogs to have a place to recover, heal mentally, physically and decompress. We take in all kinds of special needs dogs at Pearl's Place; dogs with demodectic mange, bacterial, yeast or fungal infections, long term shelter residents, and even dogs from the street that are found and no one will claim. Since 2018, under the guidance and training of Dr. Faver and Suzanne Marchetti, I have been using top-quality products from Iv San Barnard that are imported from Italy, along with the revolutionary hydro-massage ozone bath. The shampoo and hydro-massage ozone bath helps to heal the dog's skin that have demodectic mange, bacterial, yeast or fungal infections, to name just a few. We have recently added another qualified pet aesthetician to Pearl's Place so we can help even more dogs get the care they need.

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Killeen, TX

Lampasas Animal Shelter — Sniffspot

Lampasas Animal Shelter

#100 in United States, #22 in Texas, #2 in Killeen

The Lampasas Animal Shelter is a collaborative effort between the City of Lampasas and the County of Lampasas for the housing of stray and unwanted animals. The Lampasas Animal Shelter is under the direction of the Lampasas Police Department. We accept animals from Lampasas County regardless of health, age, breed or temperament. We strive to assist the participating entities in enforcing the state law and local ordinances, and to otherwise serve our citizens. What the Department Provides to the City Since our opening in September of 2009, the shelter has been providing services such as: o Stray admission o Owner surrender admission for Lampasas City/County residents only, by appointment o Lost pet reclaims o Pet adoption o Education to the public regarding animal health and the benefits of spay/neuter All animal control calls and complaints must be dispatched from either the Lampasas Police Department (city residents) or the Lampasas Sheriff’s Office (county residents). All employees at the shelter are licensed Animal Control Officers that can answer basic law and ordinance questions regarding animal control issues, but we do not respond to animal control calls or complaints.

Killeen, TX

CoDa Canine Obedience — Sniffspot

CoDa Canine Obedience

#100 in United States, #22 in Texas, #2 in Killeen

Structure. Communication. Management. These are the building blocks of dog training. We at CoDa strive to bring effectual structure to your pup, communicate our desires to your dog in positive and reinforcing ways, all the while managing their behaviors. We then endeavor to transfer what we have taught the dog to our clients. CoDa knows that every dog is unique, therefore we listen to you and build a program that will communicate to your dog the behaviors you desire and the ones you do not.

Killeen, TX

Bell County Animal Shelter — Sniffspot

Bell County Animal Shelter

#100 in United States, #22 in Texas, #2 in Killeen

Killeen, TX

Association for a Pet Adoption Center (APAC) — Sniffspot

Association for a Pet Adoption Center (APAC)

#100 in United States, #22 in Texas, #2 in Killeen

The Association for a Pet Adoption Center (APAC) is a 501(c)3 not-for profit group of concerned volunteers who are working toward a time when homeless, unwanted animals are no longer being destroyed in our shelter, and when every dog and cat can be guaranteed a good life in a caring environment. All adoption fees and donations go to caring for the animals in our foster program, by paying for vaccinations, heartworm tests, and any other medical care needed. APAC is a 100% volunteer foster home based rescue. Therefore, we do not have a facility, nor do we have any paid employees or staff.

Killeen, TX

Heart To Home Animal Adoption Center — Sniffspot

Heart To Home Animal Adoption Center

#100 in United States, #22 in Texas, #2 in Killeen

Welcome to Heart To Home, formerly known as the Temple Animal Shelter. Over the past year, we have dedicated ourselves to transforming our shelter into a space that enhances the lives of our animals and improves the experience for both residents and staff. Our vision at Heart To Home is to reimagine the animal adoption process, ensuring a seamless and delightful experience at our facility while increasing our capacity to care for more animals. Public and private animal shelters across the United States are filled with dogs and cats, including lost pets whose owners cannot be found, pets whose owners can no longer keep them, and animals of all ages and breeds. These animals share one hope: to find a permanent and loving home. Unfortunately, many of these animals will not find a new home. Why? Not enough people choose to adopt their animal companions from a shelter. The solution to this tragic problem starts with you! First, spay and neuter your current pets. Second, when you're ready to add a cat or dog to your family, visit the City of Temple's Heart To Home!

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Voice for Animals Rescue and Sanctuary — Sniffspot

Voice for Animals Rescue and Sanctuary

#100 in United States, #22 in Texas, #2 in Killeen

Welcome to Voice for Animals Rescue and Sanctuary, a 501c3 non-profit animal rescue organization. Our goal is to provide a safe and loving environment for every animal we rescue, as well as all the necessary medical care they need. We are committed to finding permanent and loving homes for all the animals in our care. With spay and neuter surgeries, vaccinations, microchipping and other medical needs being met, we ensure that every animal is as healthy as possible. Join us in our mission to save animals and be their voice! At Voice for Animals Rescue and Sanctuary, we are committed to making a positive impact in the lives of animals in need. Our organization was started by one determined woman who refused to give up on a new born pittie, even when she was told to discard her. This experience fueled our passion to save other animals and provide them with the compassionate care that they deserve. If you are an animal lover looking to make a difference, we invite you to join us in our mission.

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Killeen Animal Services — Sniffspot

Killeen Animal Services

#100 in United States, #22 in Texas, #2 in Killeen

Services Provided Adoption services Care for sick or injured animals Investigate animal bites Investigate animal cruelty Offer microchipping Pick up stray animals Promote animal retention Provide education Reunite owners with lost animals Take in owner surrenders

Killeen, TX

The Widdle Foundation — Sniffspot

The Widdle Foundation

#100 in United States, #22 in Texas, #2 in Killeen

The Widdle Foundation is a tax-exempt 501(C)(3) nonprofit organization based in Central Texas. Here at The Widdle Foundation, we have an amazing team of volunteers who are taking their convictions and turning them into action. Their compassion and commitment to helping animals is the core of our foundation. Our History The Widdle Foundation was created to honor the memory of our founder’s sweet, loving yorkie named Selena, affectionately nicknamed “Widdle,” who lost her struggle with a recurring medical issue – in spite of all the care and attention she received. This experience spurred the vision for an energetic, nonprofit to support our community's animals through rescue & shelter, funding to assist with veterinary expenses, research into pet illnesses and other medical conditions, and education about the care and training of dogs.

Killeen, TX

Bosque animal Rescue Kennel — Sniffspot

Bosque animal Rescue Kennel

#100 in United States, #22 in Texas, #2 in Killeen

BARK is a non-profit 501(c) (3) animal rescue shelter that provides a temporary haven for lost, abandoned and mistreated dogs in Bosque County. In 2019 BARK took in over 130 animals, adopted 92, and assisted with spay/neuters for low income pet owners, as well as medical care and food for many others. BARK is grateful for the generosity of so many caring individuals who have donated money, dog food, blankets and most recently a washer and dryer. We do not receive public funding and solely rely on private donations and fundraising efforts. We also appreciate the many volunteers who often give up a part of their life to attend adoption events and help with fundraisers. BARK could not do its work without the community support it receives!

Killeen, TX

Pet Connect Rescue, Inc. — Sniffspot

Pet Connect Rescue, Inc.

#100 in United States, #22 in Texas, #2 in Killeen

Founded in 2009, Pet Connect Rescue, Inc. is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization registered in the state of Texas. Employer Identification Number 32-0280836. We are a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to rescuing, fostering and finding permanent loving homes for abandoned, homeless, and stray animals. Most of our pets live in foster homes before they are available for adoption to ensure they are healthy, socialized, and ready to become a part of your family. All of our pets are spayed or neutered, microchipped, vaccinated, dewormed, and given a flea preventative before they are available for adoption. Cats and kittens are also tested for feline leukemia and the feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV) and must be negative to enter the adoption program.

Killeen, TX

Snip & Tip — Sniffspot

#100 in United States, #22 in Texas, #2 in Killeen

Our mission is to transform the challenge of free-roaming cats from a reactive problem to a community-driven initiative. We achieve this through Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR), public awareness campaigns, and providing sterilization services for those who need it most.

Killeen, TX

Waco Pets Alive! — Sniffspot

Waco Pets Alive!

#100 in United States, #22 in Texas, #2 in Killeen

"The intent of Waco Pets Alive is to provide the resources, education, and programs needed to eliminate the killing of at-risk animals at the Waco Animal Shelter. Waco Pets Alive is a high-volume pet adoption foster-based rescue program that exclusively rescues animals at the highest risk of being killed at the Waco Animal Shelter, in accordance with its Rescue Criteria Guidelines. Waco Pets Alive! provides a variety of support and events to the Greater Waco community, local animal control officers, and animal welfare partners, which will contribute to a decline of shelter intake, increase shelter pet adoptions, improve quality of life for pets and the people who care for them."

Killeen, TX

Fuzzy Friends Rescue — Sniffspot

Fuzzy Friends Rescue

#100 in United States, #22 in Texas, #2 in Killeen

Killeen, TX

Humane Society of Central Texas — Sniffspot

Humane Society of Central Texas

#100 in United States, #22 in Texas, #2 in Killeen

The Humane Society of Central Texas provides adoption, rescue and foster opportunities for the homeless animals at the Waco Animal Shelter located at 2032 Circle Road in Waco, Texas. Thanks to our community and supporters, even with an annual intake of about 4,000 animals, we have attained No Kill Status, meaning that at least 90% of animals that come into the shelter leave here alive for wonderful new homes!

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What's the Sniffspot Killeen Top Dog Rescue & Shelter List About?

Welcome to the 2025 Killeen, TX Sniffspot Top Dog Rescue & Shelter List, highlighting the top rescues and shelters in Killeen, TX chosen by the Sniffspot community and the public.

This list is sponsored by Sniffspot, the largest global network of private dog parks. Sniffspot offers 2 private dog parks in the Killeen area, including fenced, water, indoor, and beach parks. As a hub for rescue dogs, our sponsorship underscores our dedication to supporting shelters and rescues. Explore Killeen dog parks on Sniffspot's platform.

This list showcases the top dog rescues & shelters in Killeen, TX. These remarkable organizations have been recognized for their unwavering dedication to the well-being of countless dogs. We've compiled this list by gathering heartfelt testimonials from both the Sniffspot community and the wider public, ensuring a comprehensive perspective on these exceptional shelters.

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Sniffspot Killeen Dog Rescues & Shelters Frequently Asked Questions

How many dog rescues and shelters operate in Killeen?

There are 2 in Killeen. Outside of Killeen, there are 69 located in Texas.

What are the most reputable dog rescues and shelters in Killeen?

There are many reputable rescues in Killeen, the top 3 on our list are: Bosque animal Rescue Kennel, Killeen Animal Services.

How can I adopt a rescue dog in Killeen?

Using our list of the top dog rescues and shelters, you can find a reputable shelter in Killeen. The adoption policies of each shelter varies and you can find information on the shelter profile page. Here is an example adoption policy:
Thank you for choosing Killeen Animal Services as your choice for adoption of your newest family member. There is never a shortage of pets in need of loving responsible homes. It is important that you consider what type of pet you are wanting to bring in to your home as a lifelong companion. Research the breed, energy level, size, maintenance and cost of ownership before considering adoption. Persons wishing to adopt an animal are required to present state- issued photo identification. You do not need to be a resident of Killeen to adopt, but you must present a verifiable ID and address.

Are there any breed-specific dog rescues and shelters in Killeen?

We do not have any record of breed specific rescues and shelters in Killeen, but there are the top breed-specific rescue and shelter types in nearby metro, Texas Husky Rescue, Texas Sled Dog Rescue, North Texas Australian Shepherd Rescue

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