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Dogs on a Bench

Every. Animal. Has. Value.

Our vision is safety, community and a home for every pet in the Hill Country. We dream of a community with no pet overpopulation. Our mission is to give every pet in the Hill Country the best life possible through successful rescue, adoption, community relationships, awareness, and advocacy.

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Our 2025 Impact

Last Updated: 1/15/2026

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Our Mission

To give every pet in the Hill Country the best life possible through successful rescue, adoption, community relationships, awareness, and advocacy.

Our Vision

Safety, comfort, home for every pet in the Hill Country. We have a vision of a community with no pet overpopulation.

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FOster

Becoming a foster for an animal shelter is a rewarding and fulfilling experience. By opening your home and heart to a shelter animal in need, you have the power to change their life for the better. As a foster, you provide a safe and loving environment where they can heal, grow, and learn to trust again.

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volunteer

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of animals? Consider becoming a volunteer at our shelter. As a volunteer, you will have the unique opportunity to contribute your time and skills towards the welfare of animals in need. 

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Hill Country SPCA is a private 501(c)3 non-profit, we do not receive any city, county, state, or federal funding. Our organization is completely reliant on grant funding and private donors like yourself who allow us to continue our lifesaving work. All donations are tax deductible.

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What our supporters say

average rating is 5 out of 5

The staff was excellent & extremely helpful when I came here to meet my new family member with my mother. The animals were very well cared for and loving. Everyone here truly has a passion for this work.

Jessica
average rating is 5 out of 5

Such an amazing experience. The folks here are fantastic people and extremely professional. Had a great visit with my newest family member Aime.Tthank you for all you folks do!

Mark
average rating is 5 out of 5

What a great place. We adopted two puppies. SPCA provides excellent service throughout the whole process. They care great for all animals and humans! Thank you for all the support.

Liron
average rating is 5 out of 5

Mackenzie was wonderfully helpful in helping us choose the right dog for our family. The staff there is kind and loving towards the animals, and it shows.

Amy
average rating is 5 out of 5

We brought our rescue in for her distemper and nail clip. The staff was so wonderful. Poor Madison thought she was in big trouble. But, they held her and calmed her and accomplished the tasks!!!!

Charlotte Allison
average rating is 5 out of 5

Great process adopting, staff was very professional and up front about things

Billy Nabours
average rating is 5 out of 5

I just happened to stubble across my new kittens photo on the hill country spca facebook group and put in an application the same. I’m so glad I called because honestly I’m to impatient to wait for an email. But the told me I was approved to adopt. I’m so glad they were completely transparent about how the set up for the meet me is basically if you don’t go that day and set for another day there is a chance someone can adopt as the animal is only on hold the day of the meet. So I’m so glad she explained that to me. Long story short we have a new family member we have changed the name from ringling to Louie. He is adorable and we can’t wait to make memories. The staff was so kind and I am so glad I made the trip out there.

Kristen Holden

upcoming events

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Gatti's Night!
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Gatti's Night!
Feb 02, 2026, 5:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Fredericksburg, 2931 S State Hwy 16, Fredericksburg, TX 78624, USA
🍕🐾 Eat For a Cause! Every first Monday at Gatti’s Fredericksburg!
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Frequently asked questions

  • Trudy Brune's Hill Country Animal Rescue is a private, non-profit, no-kill animal shelter servicing the Texas Hill Country. We are not affiliated with any other shelter or organization and receive no funding from federal or state agencies. We rely strictly on private donations and grants to continue saving the lives of the homeless, abused, and abandoned animals in our area. We take in animals that are no longer wanted by their owners, as well as dogs and cats listed up for euthanasia at nearby animal control agencies.

  • Our animals come from a wide variety of sources! Our focus is on animals that are at risk of euthanasia with partner shelters, and as space allows we also take in owner surrenders, and on rare occasion injured stray animals. Additionally, we assist with animals needing placement from hoarding situations, cruelty investigations, and puppy mills.

  • Because the Hill Country SPCA is a “No-Kill” shelter, we will never euthanize an animal already in care to make room for another unwanted pet.

    Due to our extremely limited resources we ask owners to try and make every effort to find placement for their pet. To help facilitate this the Hill Country SPCA offers “Courtesy Posts” which will list your animal as available for private adoption through you.

    When space allows we work off of a waiting list for pets needing surrendered. We often are unable to intake a pet the same day we are contacted.

    Please see our Pet Help page for more information.

Please consider making a donation or becoming a sponsor so we can continue to help many more animals in need!
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