Fantastic new facility features many adoptable cats and dogs.

Great news for the cats and dogs of Universal City, located about 20 miles northeast of San Antonio, as they recently celebrated the grand opening of the new Universal City Animal Shelter.

Having been in the planning stages for the last three years, they celebrated their ribbon cutting on Friday, August 22. Numerous local dignitaries and animal welfare organization representatives, including the shelter’s non-profit partner, Homes for the Homeless, were on hand to join in the festivities.

Their hope is that the new 7,000 square foot facility, now situated in a higher traffic location, which will result in increased adoptions.

Randy Luensmann, Director of Public Works, is excited about their new site and “welcomes everyone to come and take a tour of the facility and see the animals.”

A word of warning though - it is highly possible you will fall in love!

The shelter’s adoption hours are:
Monday through Friday: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Saturday: 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Sunday and holidays: Closed

Universal City Animal Care and Control
134 Athenian
Universal City, Texas 78148
Phone: 210-658-0700

HOW YOU CAN HELP:

• Please consider adopting one of the new shelter’s feline and canine residents. The fee is $65, which includes spay or neuter surgery, vaccinations, dewormer, and a microchip. In addition, all dogs are heartworm tested.

• Volunteers are needed in many areas including:
- Meet and greet
- Dog walkers
- Kennel workers

If you can help, please attend one of their volunteer orientation sessions, held the third Saturday of every month. For more information, contact their Volunteer Coordinator Beverly Volle at 210-257-5220.

• Help the animals celebrate their new facility by bringing a “housewarming gift.” They are currently in need of cat litter, cat and dog food, and tasty treats. Such gifts are very much appreciated by both the staff and pets.

For more information:
• Universal City Animal Care and Control
• Universal City unwraps new shelter

Posted by Jennifer Hayes, Best Friends staff
Photo credit: lead photo of grand opening provided courtesy of Jodi K. Davis of Arlington, Texas based LBL Architects (the shelter’s designer) and photo of Pearl, who is currently available for adoption, courtesy of Universal City Animal Shelter.