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Category: Shelter Stories

Donation Gives Kittens a Bright Future

April 1, 2022 Contributing Author

contributed by April Peiffer • photo courtesy WCRAS T hanks to a generous Georgetown couple, the Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter’s…

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Posted in: Columns, Shelter Stories Filed under: animal shelter, shelter donation, WCRAS

Becoming a Dog Family

March 2, 2022 Contributing Author

contributed by April Peiffer, WCRAS Community Programs Director Anyone who had a dog while growing up likely has fond childhood…

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Posted in: Columns, Shelter Stories Filed under: adopt a pet, kids and pets, shelter pets, WCRAS

Determined Doggie Diva

February 1, 2022 Contributing Author

contributed by April Peiffer; photos courtesy WCRAS When Diva arrived at the shelter as a stray, thanks to a free…

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Posted in: Columns, Shelter Stories Filed under: heartworm fund, WCRAS

2021 Tails from the WCRAS

January 3, 2022 Contributing Author

contributed by April Peiffer The Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter had another great year of life saving. Overall, the shelter…

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Posted in: Columns, Shelter Stories Filed under: shelter stories, shelter volunteers, WCRAS, williamson county regional animal shelter

Happy Paw-lidays from the WCRAS

December 3, 2021 Contributing Author

contributed by April Peiffer • photo courtesy WCRAS The holidays are a time for love, celebration, family, and togetherness; there’s…

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Posted in: Columns, Shelter Stories Filed under: forever home, foster animals, holiday shelter, WCRAS

Keep your Pets Safe During the Holidays

November 1, 2021 Contributing Author

contributed by April Peiffer Holidays are a time for cheerful gatherings of families, and of course, that includes the furry…

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Posted in: Columns, Shelter Stories Filed under: animal adoption, holiday pets, pet safety, shelter stories, WCRAS

Shelter Stories: Second Chances

September 1, 2021 AnnMarie Kennon

photos by Kim Fachet de Araujo Some special community members are getting a second chance, thanks to the Williamson County…

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Posted in: Columns, Shelter Stories Filed under: jail to jobs, john schultz, williamson county shelter

Here to Help: WCRAS Cares for Pets

July 31, 2021 Contributing Author

contributed by April Peiffer Let’s talk about shelters versus pounds. Shelter, as a noun, is defined as a place giving…

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Posted in: Columns, Shelter Stories Filed under: april peiffer, shelter stories, WCRAS

The Story of Trash Cat Mascot

June 30, 2021 Charlotte Kovalchuk

Georgetown author Susan Walker… was trying to come up with a Christmas gift idea for her coworkers at the Georgetown…

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Posted in: Columns, Shelter Stories Filed under: rose trash cat, susan walker, trash cat mascot, williamson county regional animal shelter

Trixie, the Shelter Greeter

June 4, 2021 Charlotte Kovalchuk

Next time you make a trip to the Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter, don’t be surprised if a friendly orange,…

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Posted in: Columns, Shelter Stories Filed under: april peiffer, shelter cats, williamson county regional animal shelter

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