{"id":385324,"date":"2026-07-24T17:32:09","date_gmt":"2026-07-24T17:32:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/385324\/"},"modified":"2026-07-24T17:32:09","modified_gmt":"2026-07-24T17:32:09","slug":"lubbock-animal-services-newspaper-donation-guide-and-pet-fees","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/385324\/","title":{"rendered":"Lubbock Animal Services Newspaper Donation Guide And Pet Fees"},"content":{"rendered":"

Lubbock Animal Services (LAS) is asking for help <\/a>from you, the public, in making sure the puppies and kittens are all taken care of and have plenty of reading material to pass the time.<\/p>\n

That’s right, LAS is seeking donated newspapers to help daily operations at the kennels. I wonder if dogs prefer the funnies section more than cats…<\/p>\n

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If you are someone who still reads the newspaper, then make sure you save the old editions! Old newspaper in good condition can be donated to either of\u00a0these two\u00a0locations: 3323 SE Loop 289<\/a> or Citizens Tower at 1314 Avenue K<\/a>.<\/p>\n

If you have any further questions like drop-off times or if you should leave the crossword puzzle empty for any bored dogs, you can call (806) 775-2057 to contact Lubbock Animal Services directly.<\/p>\n

Frequently Asked Questions about LAS<\/p>\n

Many citizens have questions about operations, fees, and how dropping off animals works here in Lubbock, so here are the answers to some common questions<\/a>\u00a0about Lubbock Animal Services.<\/p>\n

If you’ve found an abandoned cat or dog in Lubbock, you can take it to LAS to have it scanned for a microchip. If you want to get your own pet microchipped, they’ll do it for a nominal fee of $5.<\/p>\n

Other fees include the standard adoption fee ($30), the reclaim fee ($105), and the owner surrender fee ($50). If you do plan on surrendering an animal, you must call ahead and schedule an appointment. Appointments can be made by calling the same number as listed above: (806) 775-2057.<\/p>\n

When it comes to euthanasia fees, those living within the city limits must pay a $25 fee, but for those living outside the city, that fee increases to $80.<\/p>\n

Visit the City of Lubbock website<\/a> for more information on Lubbock Animals Services and how they can best serve you and your pet today!<\/p>\n

15 Unique Facts About Texas Pet OwnersWith over half of all Texas households owning at least one pet, let’s take a look at some interesting facts about pet owners across the State of Texas, all thanks to data from dogster.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Gallery Credit: Nick<\/p>\n

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Lubbock gets joked about a lot \u2014 flat, dusty, windy \u2014 but when you see it from above, especially at sunset or night, it\u2019s actually pretty beautiful.<\/p>\n

Gallery Credit: Chrissy Covington<\/p>\n

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There’s more to Lubbock than dust and tumbleweeds. We actually do some things WAY better than the competition. <\/p>\n

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