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Tag: WCRAS

Leashing Hope

December 5, 2025 Charlotte Kovalchuk

Shelter Program Provides Second Chances for Dogs and Veterans Many dogs enter the Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter (WCRAS) with…

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Posted in: Columns, Shelter Stories Filed under: dog training, incarceration programs, rehabilitation training, veteran programs, WCRAS

Unleashing Hope Within the Community

November 3, 2025 Charlotte Kovalchuk

Through Leashing Hope—a partnership between Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter (WCRAS) and the Texas Department of Criminal Justice’s Bartlett Innovation…

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Posted in: Columns, Shelter Stories Filed under: criminal justice, dog therapy, dog training, furball, shelter pets, WCRAS

Hiking Georgetown’s Trails with Your Best Furry Friend

September 3, 2025 Contributing Author

contributed by April Peiffer Georgetown is home to an incredible variety of hiking trails, and exploring them with a dog…

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Posted in: Columns, Shelter Stories Filed under: doggy day out, hiking with dogs, shelter dogs, WCRAS, wilco pets

County, City Shelters Join Forces

August 15, 2025 Charlotte Kovalchuk

Before Central Texas was hit with devastating flooding in early July, the Georgetown Animal Shelter was preparing for a gradual…

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Posted in: Features Filed under: april haughey, georgetown animal shelter, shelter merger, WCRAS

A New Way Home

AnnMarie Kennon

Williamson County’s Microchip Stations Make Pet Reunions Easier For pet owners, the idea of their furry friend going missing is…

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Posted in: Columns, Shelter Stories Filed under: microchip kiosks, microchip scan, misty valenta, pet chip stations, WCRAS

Paws on the Go: How to Safely Travel with Pets This Summer

June 2, 2025 Contributing Author

contributed by April Peiffer Summer is calling—and this year, no family member has to stay behind. Whether you’re planning a…

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Posted in: Columns, Shelter Stories Filed under: summer travel, travel with pets, WCRAS

Tech at the Shelter: Helping Pets Get Back Home

May 1, 2025 Contributing Author

contributed by April Peiffer, WCRAS Technology plays a vital role in helping lost pets reunite with their human families, and…

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Posted in: Columns, Shelter Stories Filed under: april peiffer, lost pet assistance, Petco Love Lost, shelter pets, WCRAS

The Perfect Match

April 2, 2025 Contributing Author

How Shelter Pets Teach Responsibility and Strengthen Families Bringing a pet into your home is more than just adding a…

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Posted in: Columns, Shelter Stories Filed under: child responsibility, family dynamics, foster pets, pet companionship, WCRAS

Pet-Friendly Gardens

March 3, 2025 Contributing Author

contributed by April Peiffer Creating a Safe and Fun Outdoor Space for Your Adopted Dog There’s nothing like watching a…

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Posted in: Columns, Shelter Stories Filed under: pet-friendly gardens, pet-safe plants, shelter pets, WCRAS

Tails of Triumph

December 4, 2024 Charlotte Kovalchuk

PETS OF THE MONTH FOUND LOVING HOMES Each month, the Georgetown View spotlights pets from the Williamson County Regional Animal…

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Posted in: Columns, Shelter Stories, Updates & Revisits Filed under: adopted pets, shelter pets, WCRAS

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