BY CLAIRE SHOOP & GRACIE WARHURST
Animal shelter connects lost pets with fosters The Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter’s Finder to Foster program, which facilitates those who find lost pets to care for them, served a record-breaking 163 pets this fiscal year. The number is 45% higher than the program’s previous fiscal year, and more than double the pets helped two years ago, according to a news release. About the program The F2F program places lost pets with the community member who finds them by allowing them to be a temporary foster. Rather than the pet staying in the WCRAS shelter, these pets can stay in the comfort of a nearby home. Participants in the F2F program receive a free T-shirt from WCRAS. The impact Keeping lost pets near where they are found
How to help WCRAS has the following requirements to be a foster:
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Be 18 years or older with a valid ID
The nonprofit that serves older adults and their caregivers, opened a brick-and-mortar location in Georgetown on Oct. 20. The new location will house the organization’s information and resource center to offer free guidance to older adults, caregivers and professionals. The location will also have a health equipment lending program site to connect residents to free physical resources like walkers, wheelchairs and other medical equipment.
Complete the foster questionnaire to foster adult dogs
Provide bedding, toys, bowls and food; WCRAS can assist with supplies
Bring animals to the shelter for any medical needs
Georgetown Area Community Foundation rebrands
SOURCE: WILLIAMSON COUNTY REGIONAL ANIMAL SHELTER/COMMUNITY IMPACT
increases the likelihood of reuniting the pet with their family, according to the release. Most lost animals are located just miles from their home, and staying in the neighborhood increases their visibility, the release states. “This program is transforming how we help lost pets,” WCRAS Animal Services Director Misty Valenta said in the release.
Formerly known as Chisholm Trail Communities Foundation, the organization transitioned back to its original name Nov. 10. The nonprofit, which aims to connect donors to philanthropic causes in Georgetown and surrounding cities, will not see any other changes associated with the rebrand, interim Managing Director David Clark said.
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