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BY KARLEY CROSS
Chance the Yapper was adopted in January from Aggieland Humane Society.
Esther poses in a ower bed for her adoption photos.
COURTESY AGGIELAND HUMANE SOCIETY
More than a shelter: Aggieland Humane Society provides safety net, support for local animals
The Aggieland Humane Society has a pet pantry full of goods and needs to service animals.
in up to 4,000 animals each year. The impact Preventative services are a central focus. The nonpro t hosts many services and events, including a quarterly free vaccine and microchipping event. Addressing pet overpopulation is just as critical, Quick said. All adopted animals are spayed or neutered. Since 2017, the nonpro t has performed more than 31,000 spay/neuter surgeries. Hiring a full-time shelter veterinarian last year has signi cantly expanded on-site medical services. Quick said Dr. Alex Pruett’s work reduces wait times and stress, allowing her to perform procedures, diagnostics and emergency care internally, which
Aggieland Humane Society in Bryan has been known as the place to adopt a cat or dog for more than 40 years. But sta says adoptions are only one piece of the organization’s growing mission. What you need to know The shelter has increasingly focused on providing preventive care, outreach services and resources to keep pets with their families and out of over- crowded shelters. “We’re on a mission to help pets in our commu- nity,” Aggieland Humane Society Communication Coordinator Ashley Quick said. To do this, the organization provides medical care and food assistance to pets in need, as well as taking
helps pets recover and become adoptable sooner. How to help Much of this expanded work is powered by volunteers. Volunteer & Event Coordinator Bella Hillman said she sees 1,500 registered volunteers actively participating in programs. The low-barrier volunteer program o ers activities such as dog walking, cat enrichment, event support and foster opportunities.
5359 Leonard Road, Bryan www.aggielandhumane.org
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