Austin Pets Alive! announces the conclusion of its partnership with Hays County in managing the Hays County Pet Resource, Education and Research Center. The conclusion comes after the Commissioner’s Court voted to terminate the contract to reevaluate how to proceed with animal services in Hays County. Since its inception in April 2023, this collaboration has been instrumental in providing essential resources to pets and their owners throughout the county.
Over the past two years, APA! has achieved significant milestones, including supporting over 1,000 families through the virtual resource center and, in partnership with the Central Texas Food Bank, providing food and supplies to more than 2,100 pets in need.
“We are immensely proud of the work accomplished in Hays County,” said Lee Ann Shenefiel, Hays County Pet Resource Center Director and Executive Advisor. “Our mission has always been to promote and provide the resources, education, and programs needed to eliminate the killing of companion animals and keep pets out of the shelter system. While our formal partnership is ending, our commitment to the welfare of animals remains steadfast.”
APA! extends its gratitude to the Hays County Commissioners Court and the residents of Hays County for their support and collaboration. The contract between APA! and Hays County is set to conclude in the next 30 days. While the future of a re-evaluated contract is uncertain, APA! remains dedicated to its overarching goal of ensuring that every companion animal has the chance for a better life.
Austin Pets Alive! is a nonprofit organization pioneering comprehensive, innovative programs designed to save the most at-risk homeless companion animals and educate others to do the same through its APA! nationwide education and outreach division. A leader in No Kill sheltering in America’s largest No Kill city, it helps more than 10,000 dogs and cats annually in Central Texas and beyond. To learn more about APA!, visit austinpetsalive.org. Additional information can be found on APA!’s blog here: https:// www.austinpetsalive. org/blog/hays-county- contract-update.
