AWF Shelter takes in dogs from Texas

     On May 13, AWF (Animal Welfare Friends) Shelter was contacted by a shelter in Texas, asking if they could spare space for some dogs, to prevent the dogs from being euthanized.

   Shelter Manager Kate Williams, knowing they could hold a total of 16 dogs, offered to take four dogs from Texas. They arrived on May 20.

   “It all happened a lot quicker than we thought,” admitted Williams.

   The shelter is located in Lockhart, Texas, outside of San Antonio.

   “Texas is so incredibly overcrowded right now; they’re bursting at the seams,” Williams said of their dog population. “They are begging for foster homes.”

   She said people are also dumping dogs everywhere.

   A volunteer with the animal shelter in Texas coordinated the transportation of the four dogs. Williams said this particular shelter has brought dogs to Iowa shelters before in an effort to expand their network.

   “We had the room,” she offered. “This is a new connection we made with this particular shelter.”

   The shelter sent William biographies and photos of all four dogs in advance, including their healthcare information.

   AWF took in two pitbulls, one black mouth cur mix, and one husky.

   “The husky was 30 pounds under weight,” shared Williams. “And she’s never seen snow.”

   All four dogs were also under the age of 3.

   Taking in these four dogs did not cost AWF a single penny.

   “They were all almost completely vetted,” Williams said. “We had to spay the Husky.”

   The black mouth cur also had heart worms that required medical attention. That dog was taken to the Veterinary Clinic.

   “It’s still under medical care,” said Williams.

   The black mouth cur is in need for a foster home, while the other three can soon be adopted out.

   “We’ve already had interest in one of the pitbulls,” Williams said.

   AWF is housing 10 dogs, with adoptions happening daily.

   “Sixteen is our max,” Williams noted. “We can take only small dogs at the moment.”

   June is National Foster Month, which is the perfect time to consider becoming a foster parent for a dog or cat through the AWF Shelter.

   For more information, visit their Facebook page or call 319-975-8283.