Over the last three decades, the Stevenson Center has grown with increases in the number of long-term pet care residents, veterinary student residents, undergraduate student workers, full-time staff, and visitors. Because of this growth, the center has completed three different expansions that have enlarged the space from its original footprint of ~4,800 sq. ft. to ~15,700 sq. ft.
Expansion #3: 2024
Our latest expansion, begun in 2023 and dedicated in 2024, adds an additional 4,700 sq. ft. to our facility, ensuring that we continue to provide our current level of excellent long-term pet care for our residents in a home-like environment. The total space of the center after this addition was ~15,700 sq. ft. The new building includes five new dog rooms with individual play yards, three cat rooms with their own sunrooms, a food prep room, a laundry room, an additional bathroom, and a lounge for our team and long-term pet care residents.
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.
Expansion #2: 2013
The Stevenson Center began construction on its 3,300 sq. ft. second addition to the original building in July 2012. The date of completion was March 2013. The total space of the center after this addition was ~11,000 sq. ft.
Expansion #1: 2004
The Stevenson Center received its first resident pets in 1993. Within its first decade, the number of pets enrolled in our program grew rapidly, making it necessary to expand our facility. The center received approximately $685,000 in gifts and matching funds to construct the first addition. Construction of the building began in November 2003 and was completed in August 2004.
This floor plan gives a view of the new 3,500 sq. ft. addition to the Stevenson Center. The building provides additional living space for student residents and pet residents. Once the first expansion was completed, the center had 8,300 sq. ft. of space to house approximately 60 dogs, cats, and birds.
Expansion dedication event — Oct. 1, 2004
Madlin Stevenson’s niece, Mattie Stevenson, with Madlin’s dog, Baby, lead the procession through the new building at the dedication.
