# Shelby Shelter > Shelby Shelter is a 501(c)(3) foster-based animal rescue (EIN: 45-1582187, mailing address PO BOX 1987, Allen, TX 75013) serving Los Angeles County, California and the Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex in Texas with adoption, foster, volunteer, donation, and community pet programs. Shelby Shelter rescues homeless dogs and cats regardless of breed, age, or ability. Every adoption includes spay/neuter, vaccinations, and microchip. The site supports adoption applications, foster sign-ups, donations (one-time, monthly, memorial, stock, planned giving), corporate sponsorships, local business advertising, and a community resource directory. Service regions: Los Angeles County (Valley, Westside, South Bay, San Gabriel Valley) and the Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex. ## Pages - [Home](/): Mission overview, featured adoptable pets, ways to help. - [About](/about): Organization story, team, 501(c)(3) information. - [Adopt](/adopt): Browse all adoptable pets currently in foster homes. - [Adoption Application](/adoption-application): Apply to adopt a pet. - [Foster](/foster): Learn about fostering pets for the rescue. - [Foster Application](/foster-application): Apply to become a foster. - [Volunteer](/volunteer): Volunteer opportunities and event help. - [Volunteer Application](/volunteer-application): Apply to volunteer. - [Donate](/donate): One-time and monthly donations, stock donations, planned giving. - [Donation Guide](/donation-guide): What to donate to an animal shelter — accepted items, tax-deductible giving, tribute gifts, FAQ. - [How to Help](/how-to-help): 8 high-impact ways to help animal shelters — donate, foster, volunteer, share, supplies, employer matching, fundraise, adopt. - [Start a Rescue Fundraiser](/start-a-rescue-fundraiser): How to start a personal fundraiser (birthday, memorial, athletic, workplace) for an animal rescue. - [Animal Shelters in Los Angeles](/animal-shelters-los-angeles): Guide to LA-area animal shelters and rescue pet adoption across the Valley, Westside, South Bay, Long Beach, Pasadena, and Burbank. - [Lost & Found Pet Guide — Los Angeles](/lost-found-pet-los-angeles): Free step-by-step recovery guide for lost dogs and cats in LA County, with shelter phone numbers, microchip tips, and a free found-pet listing service. - [Lost & Found Pet Guide — Dallas–Fort Worth](/lost-found-pet-dallas-fort-worth): Free step-by-step recovery guide for lost dogs and cats in the DFW Metroplex, with shelter phone numbers and microchip tips. - [How to Adopt a Dog in Los Angeles](/how-to-adopt-a-dog-los-angeles): 6-step LA dog adoption guide with fee comparisons, documents required, and the 3-3-3 homecoming rule. - [Pet Care Cost Calculator](/pet-care-cost-calculator): Free interactive tool to estimate annual, first-year, and lifetime costs of owning a dog or cat by size. - [Volunteer in Los Angeles](/volunteer-los-angeles): 6 volunteer roles for LA County animal lovers — foster, photography, transport, events, social media. - [Volunteer in Dallas–Fort Worth](/volunteer-dallas-fort-worth): 6 volunteer roles for DFW animal lovers — foster, photography, transport, events, social media. - [Sponsor a Pet](/sponsor-pet): Monthly sponsorship of a specific shelter pet. - [Sponsor](/sponsor): General sponsorship overview. - [Memorial Donation](/donate/memorial): Create a tribute page in memory or honor of a loved one. - [Matching Gifts](/matching-gifts): Search 180+ corporate matching gift programs. - [Planned Giving](/planned-giving): Bequests and legacy giving information. - [Fundraise](/fundraise): Start a personal fundraiser. - [Wish List](/wish-list): Items currently needed by the shelter. - [Events](/events): Upcoming shelter events and ticket purchases. - [Success Stories](/success-stories): Adoption success stories. - [Submit a Story](/submit-story): Adopters can share their success story. - [Blog](/blog): Rescue stories, pet care tips, and shelter updates. - [Community Pets](/community-pets): Lost, found, and surrender listings from the community. - [Resources](/resources): Local pet-related business directory. - [Pet Matching Quiz](/pet-quiz): Find the best pet match for your lifestyle. - [Corporate Sponsorship](/corporate-sponsorship): Tiered partnership packages for businesses. - [Partners](/partners): Current corporate partners. - [Advertising Packages](/advertising-packages): Local business ad placements. - [Adopt in Los Angeles, CA](/adopt/los-angeles-ca): Adoption page for Los Angeles County, CA. - [Adopt in Long Beach, CA](/adopt/long-beach-ca): Adoption page for Long Beach, CA. - [Adopt in Santa Monica, CA](/adopt/santa-monica-ca): Adoption page for Santa Monica & LA Westside. - [Adopt in Pasadena, CA](/adopt/pasadena-ca): Adoption page for Pasadena & San Gabriel Valley. - [Adopt in Burbank, CA](/adopt/burbank-ca): Adoption page for Burbank, CA. - [Adopt in the San Fernando Valley](/adopt/san-fernando-valley-ca): Adoption page for The Valley. - [Adopt in Torrance, CA](/adopt/torrance-ca): Adoption page for Torrance & the South Bay. - [Adopt in Orange County, CA](/adopt/orange-county-ca): Adoption page for Orange County (Irvine, Anaheim, Huntington Beach, Santa Ana, Newport Beach). - [Adopt in Allen, TX](/adopt/allen-tx): Adoption page for Allen, TX. - [Adopt in McKinney, TX](/adopt/mckinney-tx): Adoption page for McKinney, TX. - [Adopt in Plano, TX](/adopt/plano-tx): Adoption page for Plano, TX. - [Adopt in Frisco, TX](/adopt/frisco-tx): Adoption page for Frisco, TX. - [Adopt in Dallas, TX](/adopt/dallas-tx): Adoption page for Dallas, TX. ## Optional - [Advertise](/advertise): Self-service ad purchase flow. - [Submit a Resource](/submit-resource): Community resource submission. - [Submit a Pet](/submit-pet): Community pet listing submission.