Williamson County Animal Shelter at full capacity

the Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter (WCRAS) is experiencing a life-threatening crisis in medium to large adult dogs and is asking for the help of the local community to get through it.

Compared to last year at this time, WCRAS has housed 200 more dogs, which creates a critical issue as they are running out of space to house medium to large adult dogs. With over 170 dogs currently at the shelter, staff are stretched to the limit of their ability to properly care for these dogs. Over the past few weeks, more dogs have been entering the shelter than leaving it each day, compounding the problem and creating this life-threatening crisis.

WCRAS has sent out appeals to the community and other animal welfare organizations asking for help with the more than 170 dogs currently on site, but the help they have received has not been enough. . For the first time in years, the shelter will publish a euthanasia list.

“For over 12 years now, WCRAS has achieved a rescue rate of over 90%, a significant feat for an open-air reception facility. We implore the community and our rescue partners to help us continue to achieve this goal. Without the help of the community, we will have to make some very difficult decisions,” said the director of animal services at the shelter, Misty Valenta.

To help make room, the shelter offers free adoptions for all medium to large adult dogs. Appointments are not mandatory but are recommended to reduce wait times. To see all of the adoptable dogs that qualify for this special, go to wilcopets.org. Then email [email protected] to schedule an appointment as soon as possible.

For those unable to adopt at this time, foster care is available. Fostering provides a temporary home for a dog in need, which in turn makes room for another dog in need, creating much-needed space to house all dogs. WCRAS can help provide supplies, if needed, and takes care of any medical needs a dog might encounter while in foster care. To learn more, visit wilcopets.org/how-to-help.

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