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Dear Animal Lover,
The future has never been brighter for the homeless animals of East Texas. The Humane Society of East Texas is now a selective admission, no-kill animal sanctuary, and they are proud to claim that every animal under their care is safe from the threat of euthanasia for as long as it takes to find them an adoptive home. The focus now is to save lives and provide quality adoptions for these animals.

We need your help in funding a new twenty-run outdoor kennel complex for their large breed dogs. The current facility is in irreparable shape. Once the new kennel is constructed, the current pens will be replaced with a landscaped park area.


View New Kennels Brochure - including Special Tributes options.

Here prospective new owners can spend some time with their potential new pet. The HSOET receives no city or county funding and relies solely on private donations and fund raising events to raise the money needed to care for the animals and support their programs. All funds raised through this effort will go directly toward the $156,000 cost for the new kennel and park area. This is your opportunity to help these unfortunate animals become someone’s pet! You also will have an opportunity to remember or honor a loved one or a beloved pet with a tax deductible contribution. The enclosed sheet details the naming opportunities and gift levels at the facility. We encourage you to visit the HSOET and see the incredible need for the upgrades to the facility.

Thank you, in advance, for your support.

View New Kennels Brochure - including Special Tributes options.

Remember, The Humane Society of East Texas is a 501(c) 3 not-for-profit animal welfare organization and your contributions are tax deductible. For more information, contact Gayle Helms, Executive Director at 903 597-2471.

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In 2008, the Humane Society changed its name to the Humane Society of East Texas and made the moral decision to no longer euthanize animals and to become a “selective admissions, no-kill animal sanctuary”.

From 1969 until 2008, the Humane Society provided housing for animals picked up by Animal Control officers in both the City of Tyler and Smith County as well as surrounding smaller towns. During those years, our small animal shelter received approximately 376,000 dogs and cats to care for and ultimately adopt or humanely euthanize. To date, approximately 69,000 animals have been placed in caring homes. By early 2008, the Humane Society of East Texas terminated their contract with both the City of Tyler and Smith County Animal Control and became what our community has wanted us to be. Our focus now is to save lives, not take lives and to find loving, forever homes for these homeless animals.

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We are proud to offer you the chance to order this wonderful cookbook! This cookbook is beautifully made in a hard-covered, 3-ring binder.
The cost for this wonderful cookbook is only $10!!! Shipping is only $5.00!
The recipies are specially compiled by friends of the Humane Society of East Texas. There is a special section that features a dedication to Miranda Lambert, 2008 CMA Female Vocalist nominee, and her Shelter pup, Delilah. The cookbook also contains several recipes contributed by the Lambert family.

There is a separate section in this cookbook containing recipes to make special treats for your dog or cat. Yummy!

All proceeds will go to the Humane Society of East Texas.

The following places of businesses now have the Humane Society's "Doggone Good Recipes" Cookbook on sale for $10!!

*The Humane Society of East Texas, 1823 CR386
*The Eatery 106 East 8th Street
*Haute Dog Bowtique inside Punkin Patch, Times Square *Shopping Center
*Culinary Crossroads 2127 S. Broadway
*Miranda Lambert's Store in Lindale
*USA Shipping, 2702 East 5th Street

Makes a great gift or keepsake!

Or you can order your copy of the Doggone Good Recipes book online - HERE!

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12th annual Pets in the Park is scheduled for Saturday, October 9th from 10 am until 3 pm at Bergfeld Park in Tyler. All proceeds benefit the Humane Society of East Texas.

Pets in the Park promises to be fun for everyone including pets.

Businesses and organizations - we would love to have you participate. Registration is easy! Download, print, fill out the registration form and return to us with your check. See you there!

There will be good food, animal contests and lots more. The event will begin at 10:00 am with a Blessing of the Animals scheduled for 10:15. Dogs from the Humane Society’s animal shelter will be available for adoption. Fun contests for pets will be held throughout the day with a panel of celebrity judges awarding prizes.

Listed below is the schedule of contests:
11:00 Best Dressed
12:00 Most Beautiful
1:00 Attractively Challenged
2:00 Best Pet Trick

Petsmart dog trainers will be on hand for dog obedience demonstrations. Back by popular demand this year are the Weeney Dog Races that promise to be hilarious. Pet related organizations and businesses will be on hand to offer pet advice.

If you are interested in being a vendor, contact the Humane Society.

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