The specifics
Having consistently dealt with capacity concerns over the past two years, officials with the no-kill animal shelter are calling on community members to help during the spike.
The shelter reported housing 239 dogs on Dec. 6—139 more dogs than the facility is designed or staffed for, according to a news release. The facility has no more available kennels.
“The shelter really relies on the community in order to be able to maintain its no-kill status and continue our lifesaving mission. We are really hoping the community will come out and support us either by adopting a dog, fostering a dog or even taking part in the doggie day out program,” said April Peiffer, the animal shelter's community programs coordinator.
Adoptions are $2, and all adoptable pets have been spayed or neutered, have received proper vaccinations, and will receive a voucher for a free wellness exam with a participating veterinary clinic.
Additionally, all dogs are microchipped, and the shelter will register the new owner.
The shelter also welcomes fosters and volunteers. Peiffer noted the Doggie Day Out program, introduced this year, has helped alleviate the backlog of work for staff.
“That at least gets that dog out for a day, gives staff a chance to clean that dog's kennel and focus on helping other families with matching a dog they may want to adopt,” Peiffer said. “It basically lightens their load a little bit, even if just by one dog.”
Learn more
All adoptable pets can be viewed on the shelter's website at www.wilcotx.gov/pets.
The shelter is open daily from noon-6 p.m. and is located at 1855 SE Inner Loop in Georgetown.
