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The San Marcos Regional Animal Shelter is the only publicly operated intake shelter in Hays County. (Community Impact staff)
San Marcos | Buda | Kyle

Hays County to lose San Marcos shelter services next year

By Elisabeth Jimenez

In just over a year, Hays County will no longer be able to use San Marcos Regional Animal Shelter beginning October 2026.

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