Happy Pawlidays • from the Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter!

contributed by April Peiffer

The holidays are a season for love, joy, and coming together — making it the perfect time to welcome a foster dog into your home! 

Once again, the Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter is thrilled to host its annual Home For The Holidays fostering program, offering you the chance to foster a medium to large adult dog through the holiday season. 

 Fostering doesn’t just help the shelter create space for more pets in need — it’s an experience the whole family can enjoy. By providing a temporary home, you’re giving a shelter dog the gift of warmth, love, and holiday cheer, and in return, you’ll receive the kind of unconditional love only a dog can give. It’s a win-win for everyone, especially for that lucky dog!

Snuggle Up and Give Back

Home For The Holidays is a crucial program because it raises awareness about the growing needs of the shelter in a way that is both fun and meaningful during a season of giving. Knowing that their beloved dogs are in cozy foster homes, shelter staff and volunteers can relax a little more during the holidays. Plus, the shelter gains much-needed space for new arrivals. 

So, why not make this holiday season extra special by giving a deserving dog the best gift of all — a home full of love, comfy beds, and some extra holiday treats? Your foster pet will reward your generosity with wagging tails, sloppy kisses, and endless gratitude.

Easy Steps to Fostering (or Adopting!)

Start by signing up to be a foster by visiting WilcoTX.gov/390/Fostering and completing the Foster Questionnaire. Then, email us at [email protected] to schedule an appointment or just drop by the shelter any day after noon to choose your new foster friend. And, if you find your foster dog is the perfect fit for your family, you’re more than welcome to adopt! Otherwise, just bring your furry friend back when the holidays are over.