About the Center
The Texas A&M Stevenson Companion Animal Life-Care Center (SCALC) provides life-long pet care for companion animals whose owners have passed away or are otherwise unable to provide care due to entering a retirement home or being hospitalized for an extended period. At the center, we ensure that our resident pets’ physical, emotional, and medical needs are met with compassion and expert care, all in a home-like environment.
The center was established at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) in 1993 at the suggestion of Dr. E. W. “Ned” Ellett, former head of the Small Animal Teaching Hospital at Texas A&M University.
Dr. Ellett’s dream became a reality with generous donations from the Luse Foundation and Mrs. Madlin Stevenson, who chose to support the center because “animals are especially important to the elderly. This center is dedicated to them and their pets.” Stevenson, a life-long animal lover, passed away in September 2000. Her four cats, seven dogs, pony, and llama came to reside at the center at that time.
If you would like to see how the Stevenson Center provides long-term pet care, we invite you to schedule a visit to our location on the Texas A&M campus, adjacent to the VMBS on Raymond Stotzer Parkway. Please let us know in advance so that the director of the center or a representative will be available to talk with you.
We are located on this VMBS Map in the lower-left corner, next to the TIPS Building. Our building is colored in green and abbreviated STEV.
Publications featuring the Stevenson Center
- SCALC Newsletter 2024
- SCALC Newsletter 2019–2021
- SCALC Newsletter 2018
- SCALC Newsletter 2016–2017
- SCALC Newsletter 2015
- SCALC Newsletter 2014
- Spirit Magazine Article – 2008
- Texas Aggie Magazine Article – July 2007
Videos featuring the Stevenson Center
Texas Country Reporter feature
Veterinary News Network feature
Video tour of the Stevenson Center
Current Residents
Samantha
Samantha is an elderly kitty who came to the center from the Dallas area in April of 2024 with her housemate, Abigail. She is a beautiful girl and loves attention.
Abigail
Abigail arrived at the center from the Dallas area in April of 2024 with her housemate, Samantha. She is an elderly girl and has adjusted quite nicely to her new home.
Dandelion
Dandelion came to the center in February of 2023 with her pasture mate, Elena. They are quite the attraction to all who pass by their barn.
Elena
Elena came to the center in February of 2023 with her pasture mate, Dandelion. They are quite the attraction to all who pass by their barn.
Ivy
Ivy entered the center from Houston in March of 2023 with her housemate, Cleo. She is a gorgeous girl, and we all love her. They play together all day long.
Cleo
Cleo entered the center from Houston in March of 2023 with her housemate, Ivy. She is a beautiful girl, and the entire staff loves her. They play together all day long.
Mitzi
Mitzi came to the center in Sep. of 2022 from College Station. She is a beloved, sweet 12 year old Yorkshire Terrier.
Milo
Milo came to the center in Mar. of 2022 from Kingwood, TX with Snow White and Tiffany. He is a sweet clown.
Snow White
Snow White came to the center in Mar. of 2022 from Kingwood, TX with Tiffany and Milo. She is sweet and beautiful.
Butler
Butler came to the center in Dec. of 2021 from Houston. He is an active boy and brings us much joy.
Hans
Hans is a big, gorgeous German Shepherd who came to the center from Alvin, TX in Nov. of 2021 with Ava and Heidi.
Ava
Ava, a beautiful German Shepherd, came to the center from Alvin, TX in Nov. of 2021 with Heidi and Hans.
Heidi
Heidi, a beautiful German Shepherd, came to the center in Nov. of 2021 from Alvin, TX. She came with Hans and Ava.
Pepe
Pepe came to the center in Oct. of 2021 from Florida. He is a 30 year old Mini Macaw. He is very entertaining.
Cody Mouse
Cody Mouse came to the center in October of 2021 from San Antonio. He is a beautiful Sheltie. His personality is as sweet as he is beautiful. Cody Mouse is a wonderful addition to the center family.
Reveille IX
Reveille IX retired to the Stevenson Center after serving as Texas A&M’s revered mascot for 5 years. It is an honor to care for Reveille in her well-deserved retirement. She is a joy to all of us at the center. Rev has not skipped a beat while enjoying her new…
Zeke
He came to the center in December of 2020 from Addison, TX. with 3 housemates. His littermate is Riley.
Riley
He came to the center in December of 2020 from Addison, TX. with 3 housemates. His littermate is Zeke.
Dash
He came to the center in December of 2020 from Addison, TX. with 3 housemates. His littermate is Dexter.
Dexter
She came to the center in December of 2020 from Addison, TX. with 3 housemates. Her littermate is Dash.
Katie
Katie is a sweet 6-year-old cat who came to the center in Sept. 2020 from San Antonio.
Destin
This beautiful Holland Lop rabbit entered the center in July of 2020 from New Mexico.
Millie
Millie came to the center in July of 2019. She is a Dandie Dinmont Terrier. We anticipate many years of love and fun with Millie in her new family.
Blossom
Blossom came to the center in June 2019 with her housemate, Pecos Bunny. She is a beautiful Netherland Dwarf rabbit. We enjoy interacting with Blossom. She’s precious!
Kacey
Kacey came to the center in May of 2019 from South Carolina. She is a beautiful calico cat. We are all enjoying Kacey and welcoming her into her new family of humans and other cats. She has acclimated nicely to her new surroundings.
Chaco
Chaco came to the center in November 2018. He is a Holland Lop, and we love watching him play with a ball and jump around his enclosure. He’s a beautiful bunny.
Tiger Lilly
Tiger Lilly is a beautiful girl who entered the center in July of 2018 with her housemates, Gracie and Jake. She is a young, energetic girl who is keeping us very active. This threesome is a beautiful family added to our family here at the center.
Gracie R.
Gracie R. came to us from Abilene in July of 2018 with her two housemates. She is a sweet girl. We all enjoy dear Gracie.
