Town Lake Animal Center seeking Foster Pet Parents
Austin is moving towards becoming a No Kill City but volunteers are required to achieve this accolade. One very special focus is on Foster Pet Parents. These individuals are the new HEROES in saving pet lives.
Pit Bull Terrier Named ‘JoJo’ Wins
The one-time abandoned puppy found near death with a severely broken leg on the side of a desert road outside Alpine, Texas is now an unofficial therapist at El Paso Orthopaedic Surgery Group and Center for Sports Medicine in Texas. JoJo, a Pit Bull Terrier, wins the ProPlan Rally To Rescue’s ‘Doing More For Pets’ contest!
PAWS Shelter & Humane Society in Texas
PAWS is a no-kill nonprofit shelter serving Central Texas that believes in second chances! At PAWS, companion animals who enter their doors, through no fault of their own, are given medical attention, care, and love for however long it takes for us to find them a loving home.
Victoria Adoptables Animal Rescue
Currently, 22 rescue organizations and CRD Pound post animals for adoption on the Victoria Adoptable Animal Rescue Portal (website). Victoria Adoptables Rescue was formed in 2007. They rescue stray and abandoned dogs from pounds and small communities up island as well as over the border. They, as volunteers, do not believe animal rescue stops at the border. We are non-profit and foster dogs in our own home environment.
Vicky’s pets and dog treats
Vicky loves her pets. We will learn how they came into her life. She has also created a dog treat business. Vicky shares how she balances her tasty business while caring for the family.
Pennies 4 Pitties
It’s a spay/neuter incentive program that Sonya is trying to get off the ground in order to reduce the number of pit bulls that are being turned in to Town Lake Animal Center in Austin. Sonya is a foster pet parent.
Blair’s Equine Rescue in Kentucky
This organization is a non-breed specific dedicating itself to the rescue, healing and new home placement for abused, neglected and mistreated horses. Marcia is an avid horse-lover and all around “critter person”. Marcia has experienced and seen, first-hand, what neglect, abuse and injury can do to a horse and is appalled by the conditions many horses are forced to live under.
A mother and daughter volunteer team
Cheri and Miranda volunteer for Austin Pets Alive! They are also a foster family. Hear their fabulous experiences on caring for pets.
Pets join the family
Teresa’s cats and dog enjoy the country life. Like any mom with pets she enjoys sharing stories. We will hear how these pets came into her life. Pets do enrich our lives.
My Pets are Ferrets
Don’s family members include ferrets. We will learn how he defined his lifestyle to include these curious little loving creatures. Many individuals have stated “a ferret is like having a two year old”.
