The Gardenia E. Janssen Animal Shelter, serving Fayette County, Texas (GJAS) is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization with 6 paid employees. GJAS is governed by a seven member, active, volunteer Board of Directors. GJAS receives a stipend from Fayette County and the municipalities within the county to care for the abandoned, neglected, stray dogs and cats in the county.  The organization is primarily funded by donations, grants, and fundraising.

History

Gardenia E. Janssen Animal Shelter was formed in 1994 as Fayette County Animal Shelter. The current facility was built in 2000, in large part, thanks to a generous donation from Gardenia E. Janssen. In 2008, the shelter was renamed in her honor. GJAS takes in on average 1,500 dogs and cats annually and we work tirelessly to enrich the lives of those in our care until we can find a new loving forever home.