What is a transport volunteer?

What is a transport volunteer?

What is a transport volunteer?   Earlier this month we talked about recognizing one of the shelter’s transport volunteers.  What is a transport volunteer, you ask?  Simply, it is someone willing to take a dog or cat (or perhaps as many of them as will fit in...
Special Postcard Advertising

Special Postcard Advertising

Special Postcard Advertising   Shelter Pet Safety Net is doing some outreach this month via special postcards advertising our spay/neuter subsidy program.   One of our challenges is getting this information to the people who need it.   Spring is upon us and that...
What’s New in Pet Care?

What’s New in Pet Care?

What’s New in Pet Care?   Pet owners want to know…what’s new in pet care? Check out the winners of the Purina Pet Care Innovation prizes here.  These clever inventions tackle a wide range of needs, from veterinary diagnostics, to sustainability, to bad dog...
Volunteer Recognition – First Recipient

Volunteer Recognition – First Recipient

Volunteer Recognition – First Recipient   Earlier this year, Shelter Pet Safety Net launched a program that allows anyone to nominate a volunteer at the Bastrop County Animal Shelter (or our own organization) for recognition.  The form to do so is on our web...
Tomorrow, March 2nd is Amplify Austin!

Tomorrow, March 2nd is Amplify Austin!

TOMORROW – MARCH 2 – IS AMPLIFY AUSTIN DAY!   Why should you care?  Well, this is a campaign to help your favorite charities raise more money in a 24-hour festival of giving.  This year, Shelter Pet Safety Net is eligible for several matching fund grants,...