PAWS Shelter of Central Texas, located at 500 FM 150 E., Kyle, closed May 9 for renovations as the shelter nears 36 years of business. PAWS has been servicing Kyle since 1986, and staff has been raising funds for the improvements since mid-2021.The renovations will provide much needed changes to accommodate more animals; provide a better workflow for the employees; and be a more appealing facility for volunteers, fosters and adopters.

Work around the shelter will include a redesign and remodel of the office, a medical room, holding areas and catteries. New gates will be installed on the dog kennels, and the outdoor dog yards will also be redesigned and will have new fencing installed.

There will also be plumbing, electrical and heating/ventilation/air conditioning updates made throughout the facility.

All animals and employees have been transferred and will remain at the Dripping Springs PAWS location at 2965 FM 165 until mid-June, when the Kyle facility is expected to reopen.

512-268-1611. 512-858-0016. www.pawsshelter.org