How Fort Bend County Animal Services is Spreading Holiday Cheer — and How You Can Help
As the holiday season warms hearts across Fort Bend County, Fort Bend County Animal Services (FBCAS) is inviting residents from Katy, Fulshear, Richmond, and surrounding communities to share that festive spirit with the animals who need it most.
The beloved “Stuff the Stockings” tradition is back for its 11th year, kicking off December 8 and running through December 24 at the FBCAS shelter, located at 1210 Blume Rd, Rosenberg, TX 77471. Each kennel now features a hanging stocking — and the shelter is asking for community members to stop by with toy or treat donations to fill them.
Every gift helps brighten the holidays for dogs and cats spending the season in the shelter, waiting for a forever home. Whether it’s a squeaky toy, soft treat, or simply your presence, the initiative brings both joy and essential enrichment to animals in care. Visitors are encouraged to meet the pets, stuff a stocking, and maybe even find a new furry friend to adopt or foster.
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Looking for love this holiday season?
Don't miss the Home for the Holidays Adoption Event happening Saturday, December 13, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Building B of the Fort Bend County Fairgrounds, located at 4310 TX-36 S, Rosenberg, TX 77471. With dozens of adorable, adoptable pets ready for a second chance, this event is a chance to bring home unconditional love just in time for the holidays.
Not ready to adopt? Fostering saves lives.
FBCAS is urging the community to consider opening their homes — even temporarily — to a shelter pet over the holidays. The shelter is currently full, and fostering makes space for more animals in need. Even a short-term foster placement provides pets with comfort, love, and socialization during a time that can be stressful in the shelter environment. And for many families, the joy of sharing the holidays with a foster pet is a gift in itself.
Learn more about fostering opportunities with Fort Bend County Pets here.
Thinking about volunteering with FBCAS? Here’s your chance to get started.
The next Volunteer Open House will be held on Saturday, December 20, 2025, from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the George Memorial Library (located at 1001 Golfview Dr, Richmond, TX 77469). It's a great opportunity to learn how you can make a difference, whether you're passionate about cats, dogs, animal enrichment, or community outreach.
Minimum volunteer age is 16. Youth under 16 are welcome to volunteer alongside a parent or guardian who is also signed up. Dog handlers must be 18 or older. Registration is required and can be completed at Volunteer Sign-Up.
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Plan Your Visit: Shelter Hours
Kennel viewing hours are Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., with extended hours until 7 p.m. on Wednesdays. Saturday hours are 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The shelter is closed on Sundays and observes all posted county holidays.
Whether you're stuffing a stocking, fostering a pet, volunteering your time, or welcoming a new animal into your family, Fort Bend County Animal Services is making it easy — and joyful — to get involved this December. Together, the community can ensure every shelter pet feels the love of the season.
For more information, visit fortbendcountypets.com or call 281-342-1512.
Tiffany Krenek has been on the My Neighborhood News team since August 2021. She is passionate about curating and sharing content that enriches the lives of our readers in a personal, meaningful way. A loving mother and wife, Tiffany and her family live in the West Houston/Cypress region.
