SPCA of East Texas

Tyler, TX

Foster-based rescue serving Tyler and the surrounding region, established 2010. A separate, independent organization from APET (Animal Preservation of East Texas) in Mineola.

Hours Tue-Sat, by appointment only

Areas served Tyler and the surrounding area, Texas

Adopting

Fees, requirements & process

Call 903-596-7722 for current adoption fees.

How it works

Visit during opening hours to meet available cats, or contact SPCA of East Texas at 903-596-7722 first to check which cats are currently available.

Location

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The area

Smith County at a glance

Population 241,740

Housing units 99,673

Est. households with a cat 26,686

Estimated by applying the AVMA's 2024 national cat-ownership rate (32.1% of households) to the county's real household count from the Census Bureau — a national rate applied locally, not a local survey. Population and housing figures are from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How do I visit?

Tuesday-Saturday, by appointment only.

Get involved

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Surrendering a cat

Contact SPCA of East Texas at 903-596-7722 to ask about surrendering a cat. Intake policies change with shelter capacity, so check before bringing an animal in.

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