Updated April 25 at 1:55 p.m.
A more than $7,500 master support agreement between PetSmart Charities and the Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter was approved at Tuesday's Williamson County Commissioners Court meeting.

The approved funds are to be used to reimburse shelter supplies and medical treatments necessary after the animal cruelty seizure that resulted in 90 animals being brought to the shelter. Shelter officials said at least half of the animals were sick putting a strain on shelter resources.

The grant from PetSmart will help to offset the expense to treat and make the animals ready for adoption.

Posted March 27 at 5:20 p.m.
Daniel Hoch and his father John Hoch appeared in court Monday morning after 90 animals were seized from their Florence-based animal shelter last week.

Williamson County officials said Daniel Hoch has been charged with four counts of cruelty to a non-livestock animal and that his father, John, received the same charges, both Class A misdemeanors. The two men were arrested by the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office shortly after their hearing with bail bond still pending.

All of the animals remain in the custody of the Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter. The shelter is currently offering a "Name Your Price" promotion for all dogs and cats, according to its Facebook page.

Posted March 24 at 4:45 p.m.
The owner of the R.U.G. Activity Center Animal Shelter, Daniel Hoch, has a court date set for March 27 with Justice of the Peace Precinct 4, Judge Judy Schier Hobbs in Taylor.

Posted March 23 at 4:24 p.m.
Williamson County Animal Control seized 89 cats and 1 dog from an animal shelter in Florence on Wednesday, according to officials.

Animal control seized the animals from R.U.G Activity Center Animal Shelter located at
383 FM 970 in Florence after receiving a complaint from The Texas Department of State Health Services and initiating an animal cruelty investigation.

The animals were transferred to the Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter and are currently being evaluated. Williamson County officials said their condition is unknown at the moment.

This is an ongoing investigation by the Williamson County Animal Control Unit and more updates are to come.