Seeking Pet Food Donations
Georgetown Animal Shelter is asking for donations of pet food to distribute to Georgetown residents who need some assistance during these uncertain times.
“Since our Re-Tail Store is temporarily closed, we will repurpose it as an emergency pet food pantry,” marketing coordinator Shawn Gunnin explained.
Bags and cans of unopened pet food may be left in the donation bins at the shelter’s entrance, or ordered and shipped to Georgetown Animal Shelter, 110 W.L. Walden Drive, Georgetown, TX 78626.
At the same time, the shelter is limiting the types of non-food donations it accepts to focus on the most critical needs. Residents are asked to hold on to other items until the resumption of normal operations.
The shelter is currently accepting:
- Unopened cans of cat and dog food
- Unopened bags of cat and dog food, small to medium bags especially
- Small bags of cat litter
- Cleaning wipes and hand sanitizer for use at the shelter
If you or someone you know has an emergency need for pet food, please call the shelter at 512-930-3592 or email us at animalsvc@georgetown.org so that we can arrange a pick-up time.
Postponed: Rescue at the Ranch Mar. 17
3/15 Update:
The March 17 Rescue at the Ranch event is being postponed.
The City of Georgetown is cancelling all City programs, activities, and events scheduled March 14 through March 31, following guidelines from the Williamson County and Cities Health District. These cancellations are because of concerns about recent cases of COVID-19 in the region and as part of the national effort to slow and delay the spread of the illness, so we can reduce the peak number of people who are affected at a given time.
No City facilities are closing at this time. The City will continue to follow WCCHD guidance and to coordinate with public health officials regarding the festival and other large gatherings, as well as the need to close facilities.
Additional updates about the Coronavirus and cancellations will be shared as they become available on our website at https://georgetown.org/coronavirus-information/.
Come meet dogs up for adoption through the Georgetown Animal Shelter, and check out the Garey Park Dog Ranch at the same time.
Spring Break Tuesday is the perfect time to explore all that Garey Park has to offer, including the Dog Ranch with its 4.5 acres of fenced natural space. Maybe you’ll find your next canine companion to take on future outings!
When you get to the park, stop at the Gate House window to get directions to the Dog Ranch. There is no entry fee since the event takes place during the Park’s Free Tuesday special!
If you want to know more about the Dog Ranch, you’ll find it all here:
https://parks.georgetown.org/gareypark/park-features.
Canceled: Shot Clinic for Pets Mar. 21
3/14 Update: The March 21 Vaccination Clinic is canceled. The next one is scheduled for May 23.
The City of Georgetown is cancelling all City programs, activities, and events scheduled March 14 through March 31, following guidelines from the Williamson County and Cities Health District. These cancellations are because of concerns about recent cases of COVID-19 in the region and as part of the national effort to slow and delay the spread of the illness, so we can reduce the peak number of people who are affected at a given time.
No City facilities are closing at this time. The City will continue to follow WCCHD guidance and to coordinate with public health officials regarding the festival and other large gatherings, as well as the need to close facilities.
Additional updates about the Coronavirus and cancellations will be shared as they become available on our website at https://georgetown.org/coronavirus-information/.
The Georgetown Animal Shelter will conduct its first low-cost vaccination clinic of the year on Saturday, March 21, 8:30-11 a.m. The walk-in clinic is for cats and dogs. Help protect your pet from diseases they can pick up outside!
Pets may also get a FREE microchip with the purchase of any vaccine. No appointments. Cash or check only. The shelter is located at 110 Walden Dr., Georgetown, next to the McMaster Athletic Fields.
Dog Vaccines:
Rabies $5
DHPP Combo $10 (Distemper, Hepatitis, Parafluenza, Parvo)
Bordetella $5 (Kennel cough)
Cat Vaccines:
Rabies $5
FVRCP Combo $10 (Rhinotracheitis, Calicivirus, Panleukopenia)
All dogs must be on a leash and cats should be in a carrier. Payment is by cash or check only. (Debit or credit cards not accepted.)
The shelter has committed to offer four more low-cost clinic this year. See the 2020 dates here.
The clinic will be held at the City of Georgetown Animal Shelter at 110 W.L. Walden Drive near the McMaster Athletic Fields. Contact the shelter at (512) 930-3592 or by email at animalsvc@georgetown.org. The City of Georgetown Animal Shelter website is pets.georgetown.org.
Hounds & Howlidays
Our friends at Pupology, a pet boutique on Williams Drive, are hosting an event on Saturday, November 30. As usual, they pull out all the stops!
HOUNDS & HOWLIDAYS
4230 Williams Drive, across from Catfish Parlour
10AM-3PM
FEATURING
- Photos with Santa Paws – 11AM – 2PM Suggested donation of $10 will benefit the shelter animals.
- Homeless dogs from the Georgetown Animal Shelter, looking for forever homes! – 11AM – 2PM
- Treats & Eats with Black Rock Coffee AND the River City Baker
- Doggy Swag Bags (while supplies last)
So bring your pet for a photo with Santa, get a start on holiday shopping, and maybe you will find a furry friend to take home too.
SPOOKtacular HOWLoween Adoption Special
Calling all animal lovers! Now is the time to adopt and help out your local community animal shelter. With a continued influx of cats, dogs and even kittens, we need adopters to help free up space. During the SPOOKtacular HOWLoween adoption special, most dogs and all kittens may be adopted for a $31 adoption fee, and adult cats may be adopted for $10.
10/31 – get it? All adoption fees include spaying/neutering, age-appropriate vaccinations, a microchip, and more.
Adult cats are defined as 1 year and older. Kittens are younger than 1 year. Dogs that qualify for the $31 fee are medium and large adult dogs. (Small dogs and puppies are excluded from this special.)
The adoption special runs through All Souls Day on November 1. Come adopt now, and you’ll be helping out the shelter at the same time!
As always, we are located at 110 WL Walden Drive, near San Gabriel Park in Georgetown.
Clear The Shelters Aug. 17
so we can find homes for as many animals as possible. Kittens in the Library?!
Kittens? In the library? Yes, you read that correctly.
For two days in August, kittens will take over the lobby of the best little public library in Texas, with the goal of playing, snuggling and purring their way into your heart and family.
During this special event, adoption fees will only be $35 per kitten, and only if you adopt from the library.
Kittens will be in residence from 10:30 to 12:30 p.m. on Thursday and Friday, August 8 and 9.
Kittens may leave directly from the event. We’ll provide cardboard carriers to transport the kittens safely to your home, and send you with a bag of kitten food. Cash, check and credit card will be accepted.
for more information about this event, contact Shawn Gunnin at shawn.gunnin@georgetown.org.
Pints for Pups April 18
Join us for beer, live music and trivia, and show your support for the Georgetown Animal Shelter! $1 of every Rentsch Texas Lager will be donated to the Friends of the Georgetown Animal Shelter, and there will be a few baskets for raffle. Free trivia starts at 7 p.m., with teams of four. The Dog Pound food truck will be onsite.
Adoption Special for April
During our Adopt Don’t Shop! special, all of our dogs, puppies, cats, and kittens are only $50 through January.
Come visit us at 110 W L Walden Drive Monday – Friday 11am to 6pm (closed Wednesdays) and Saturday – Sunday 12pm to 4pm to find your new furever best friend.
Shelter maintains no-kill status
For the fourth year in a row, the Georgetown Animal Shelter has achieved a live outcome rate above 90 percent, which means it is considered a no-kill shelter. The save rate was 94 percent for the fiscal year that ended on Sept. 30.
The live outcome rate is notable for an open-admission public shelter. Factors in the 94 percent live outcome rate include a high rate of animal adoptions, the number of animals returned to owners, and the cleanliness of the shelter which results in healthy animals.
Other notable milestones for the 2018 fiscal year include:
- A record 29 percent of animals returned to their owners, including 384 dogs and 64 cats
- 888 animals, or 57 percent of all impounded animals, adopted or transferred to rescue groups
- 648 cats and dogs vaccinated at low-cost vaccine clinics
- 113 cats spayed or neutered at the free spay/neuter clinics for cats and the animal shelter’s public assistance program
- 213 volunteers recorded 7,036 volunteer hours
The Georgetown Animal Shelter is located at 110 W.L. Walden Drive.
Contact the shelter at (512) 930-3592, animalsvc@georgetown.org or online at pets.georgetown.org.
