Pets of the Month

by April Peiffer • photos courtesy WCRAS

THE WILLIAMSON COUNTY REGIONAL ANIMAL SHELTER is home to an abundance of animals all eagerly seeking their forever homes. In this article we shine a light on six dogs that have been waiting patiently at the shelter for more than a year and are in need of a little extra love and attention from the community.

1 Jake

With a wagging tail that never quits and an insatiable curiosity, Jake is always ready to explore new trails, leave paw prints on hearts everywhere, and never turn down a lively romp with other dogs. His charming presence and irresistible zest for life would make him a cherished companion and forever friend. An Adoption Angel paid his adoption fee, so he’s here waiting for that new life of adven ture to begin.

2 Grover

Meet Grover, the “Sesame Street” super star in dog form! While not too keen on other dogs, he loves toys, car rides, and flashing his winning smile. Grover has been working hard with 1UP Dog Train ing during his stay at the shelter as part of the #HonorRoll program! So, if you’re looking for a furry co-pilot for your adventures who’s been getting some top-notch training, Grover’s your guy!

3 Ashton

Ashton is excited to begin his new adventure in a loving new home. He’s hoping he’ll get to do ALL the fun things: park hikes, games of fetch, and learning fun new tricks. He has been practicing learning skills as one of the shelter’s Honor Roll dogs, where he gets to work with a trainer each week. Even better, once adopted, his first training session with 1Up Dog Training is free.

4 Bones

Bones is calm and snuggly in the play yard and enjoys playing with toys and taking long walks. He is a special boy with some special needs: an adult household, an adopter who understands he can be nervous meeting new people and who is willing to be introduced slowly, do a four-week learning foster first, and bone up on his training plan provided by the shelter. His person would also get four weekly home visits to check his progress and provide any help needed.

5 Rocky

This chunky hunk is 100 pounds of very good boy! He’s looking for a family to help him shed a little of his extra weight, and he’ll pay his dues in all the polite kisses you could ever want. Rocky bonds tightly to his people and wants to protect them, so he will do wonderfully in a home where there’s not much traffic in and out. Rocky was so excited when his Adoption Angel paid his adoption fee, and he hopes that means you’ll come meet him today.

6 Luca

Luca is a handsome and exuberant dog who is the picture of “good boi.” He does cute jogs in our play yards to demonstrate his happy and playful demeanor. He loves people and will let you know it! What we’re trying to say is, don’t plan on going out to a fancy dinner immediately after meeting this big boy. Luca is reported to be housetrained, and he’s got a roommate here at the shelter, so he’s pretty dog-friendly, although he is allergic to cats. His Adoption Angel paid his adoption fee, so come meet this handsome good boi today!

The Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter is open every day 12-6pm (excluding limited holidays/events). Meet the animals as a walk-in or by scheduling an appointment. Appointments can be made by emailing adoption@wilco.org.