SHARET

Safe Haven Animal Rescue East Texas (SHARET) is an animal rescue/no kill organization whose mission is to reduce the population of unwanted dogs and cats and reduce animal cruelty of neglected and abandoned animals through spaying and neutering, aiding families by providing pet food, veterinary care, and temporary respite care for the animals. It serves an estimated 1,500 households and 6,000 individuals in Wood County and Camp, Hopkins, Rains, Upshur, and Van Zandt counties each year by sterilizing companion animals and providing households with pet food, and rescuing abandoned animals from these locations.

SHARET purchases pet food from Greater Good Charities (Caddo Mills, Tx), Fresh Pet, Operation Kindness, and Farmers Dog to feed rescues, and provide to families who cannot afford to feed their pets. In 2025, SHARET spent $13,000 to feed the animals.

In 2024, a total of 128 dogs were rescued, neutered/spayed, fully vetted, and returned to their owners. Nine dogs received obedience training and returned to their owners or rescue group. One dog was certified as a service dog for his elderly owner. Twelve others were adopted. Eleven were transported to other rescue facilities. Eighty-one animals were vetted and returned to their owners to avoid abandonment. Twenty-one of these were injured dogs (wounds, broken legs). Eight were treated for heartworms at an average cost of $500 each plus preventative meds. Six dogs were temporarily boarded. Twelve dogs were fed, sheltered, and await adoption. Ten are animals that are not adoptable due to age, health, or disposition.

All animals must be fully vetted, heartworm negative, and if adopted out of state or country (some go to Canada), have a vet issued health certificate.

Testimonials

The Executive Director of SHARET, Georgia McLain, is known for her ability to source food, veterinary care, and spearhead a successful 'Spay and Neuter' program at minimal cost. She sources and delivers food to local Food Pantries, community pet owners in need, and law enforcement facilities at no cost. The shelters and rescues in cities within the county are over capacity with abandoned dogs and do not accept animals from county areas. Her management and ability to source specific needs and care are unmatched.

When asked how many animals she has, (too many), she always has room for one more to be fed, checked by a vet (often at her own expense), and most importantly, loved.