Reaching Out to Forever Friends

Texas Humane Heroes, a wonderful shelter in Leander (formerly the Humane Society of Williamson County), held a Mega Dog (and Cat) Days of Summer adoption event last weekend.   The neat thing about this event was adoption fees were waived, including spay/neuter fees.  Every  pet left with a microchip and a bit of free food.   Among the happy new families were William Henslee, a soldier based at Fort Hood, shown getting a smooch from Boogie, Jacey Koford, proud owner of Sass, a kitty cat who loved to spin her hair, and  4-year-old Dylan Hellman (last photo), ready to head home with Cassie.   So many municipal shelters around the country are overwhelmed with dogs and cats.   It’s hard to retain no-kill status, but events like this sure help.   Texas Humane Heroes is also one of 49 municipal shelters around the U.S. competing in the A.S.P.C.A. Rachael Ray $100,000 Challenge

, each competing for a $100,000 grand prize to help life easier at their facilities.  Here’s a few images taken for the Williamson County Sun.    Be kind to your pets.   Love them and they’ll love you back.