How To Support HSOET

1. Become a Member

Annual membership dues are tax deductible. Membership dues range from a minimum of $30.00 to $1000.00. Members receive newsletters and special reports. For more information, please contact the Humane Society of East Texas. If you are not a member, please join our animal welfare organization – help us help the animals!
A thoughtful way to remember and help our animal friends is through a gift to the Humane Society of East Texas. Gifts may be given in memory of a loved one or pet. .. or to celebrate the adoption of a new animal friend in honor of a special occasion such as a birthday, anniversary, retirement or wedding as a holiday remembrance … or as a special way to say “Thank You!”

We will promptly notify whomever you designate that this gift has been received from you, for the occasion you have specified. The amount you have given is completely confidential and will appear only on our acknowledgment to you. PLUS Your gift is tax deductible!
$30, $50, $100, $500, $1000

Please make check or money order payable to: Humane Society of East Texas. (Visa, Mastercard & Discover also accepted)

Please download/print and mail the Membership Application Form to:

2. Making Donations

Donations of dog and cat food, cat litter, paper towels, bath towels, bleach, laundry soap and liquid dish soap are always welcome. Monetary donations include memorials, honorariums, and various holiday donations.

3. Foster Homes

Fostering an animal can be an extremely rewarding experience. The success of our foster home program is a great benefit-both to our adoption rate and to the emotional health of our shelter employees. Additionally, the animal that you foster is usually a more socialized, adoptable animal. In the interest of our animals, the following rules serve as a safety net for both the foster family and the fostered animals. You may fill out the Online Foster Home Agreement/Application or download/print/fill out and mail the pdf version of the Foster Home Agreement Form to:

4. Volunteer

Volunteers are very important to the Humane Society of East Texas. Volunteers are required to attend volunteer orientation, which is held monthly. Volunteers can participate in TLC socializing and walking shelter animals; PetEd – humane education for kindergarten through 4th grade students and other organizations; Compassion Connection – pet therapy at nursing homes; Exhibits/Special Events and Administrative Support.
Humane Society of East Texas Volunteer Program

Do you have some spare time and love animals? The Humane Society of East Texas is in need of volunteers. Volunteer Opportunities Include:

• TLC – Socializing and walking animals housed at the animal shelter
• PetEd – Provide humane education – kindergarten to 4th grade students and other organizations.
• Compassion Connection – Pet therapy with “Therapy Certified” owned pets at nursing homes.
• Exhibits/Special Events – Participate in various community events to spread the message about the Humane Society and our volunteer opportunities. Distribute Humane Society literature. Volunteers are needed for annual fundraisers such as Festival of Trees, Pets in the park, and other events.
• Administrative Support – Clerical, filing, and computer assistance.

You can fill out the Online Volunteer Application or download/print/fill out and mail the pdf version of the Volunteer Application to:
The Humane Society of East Texas, Inc.
P.O. Box 6151
Tyler, Texas 75711-6151

You can also request a Volunteer application by mail by calling the Humane Society of East Texas at 903-597-2471.

Volunteer Orientation is offered the first Sunday of each month from 2-4 pm at the Animal Receiving Center at the Humane Society. Learn about the mission, history and goals of the Humane Society. Interested volunteers will receive training on safe handling of animals on an individual basis.

It gives you a chance to learn about the mission, history and goals of the Humane Society. You MUST attend Volunteer Orientation prior to volunteering. After completing an application and attending a Volunteer orientation you will be prepared for this worthwhile duty. You will receive handouts, and outlines for information to share about the Society. When a request is made, you will be called to serve.

Volunteers are needed to visit schools, businesses, and special events to educate the citizens of East Texas. Last year hundreds of pet friend raising opportunities allowed the shelter staff to educate on pet responsibility and ownership, spay and neutering your animal, and loving and caring for your pet. But we need an army to reach everyone.

Age Requirements:

Minimun Age Volunteer 18 years.
Are you interested in spreading the message of kindness? Pick up the phone and call 903-597-2471 or visit our Contact Page and send us a message.
Put those paws in action! Join our volunteer group – the Compassion Connection.