Residents are urged to adopt, foster or donate to Bastrop County Animal Services as the shelter reaches capacity and officials face difficult decisions.
What you should know
Between April 24-27, shelter staff issued statements on social media asking that those considering adopting or fostering a pet take it strongly into consideration now more than ever.
“We always do everything we can for these sweet souls, but at this time, we are overwhelmed and need help from the community,” a statement reads.
Another request seeks donations of microwaveable warming pads, along with puppy formula and kitten formula. This coincides with reports of a recent surge in animals at the shelter, particularly orphaned newborn kittens.
Lend a hand
Foster parents care for orphaned puppies and kittens who need to be bottle-fed or are not yet fully vaccinated, or fully grown pets who just need a place to stay until a rescue is available.
Those interested can fill out the foster application online.
“We are full, and every adoption or foster opens up a kennel for another dog in need,” officials said in a statement, adding that kittens will be available soon.
Other ways to help include volunteering or ordering items from the shelter's Amazon Wish List.
“If you have room in your home and room in your heart, these babies will spend their days smothering you in cuddles and kisses as a thank you for saving their life,” officials said.
