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Austin Animal Center at overcrowding crisis point

AUSTIN, Texas — Due to overcrowding, the Austin Animal Center is seeking help with finding fosters and adopters.

As of Wednesday morning at 9 am, AAC had 299 medium/large dogs, surpassing the maximum capacity of 272.

Don Bland, Chief Animal Services Officer, said, “Our goal is to get as many medium/large dogs as possible into foster and adoptive homes in order to avoid issuing euthanasia notices.”

You can visit AAC any day from 11 am to 7 pm and if you adopt a dog, the adoption fees will be waived.

Bland added that “currently we have zero open kennels for any incoming dogs, including emergencies. We just received notification that 12 dogs from a cruelty case are on their way and we need space for them.”

Walk-in fosters are encouraged to come by anytime between 11 am and 6 pm every day this week. Those interested in fostering are being asked to keep the medium/large dog for a minimum of 2 weeks.

Austin Animal Center is providing a monetary incentive to rescue partners who can bring the dogs into their programs. Rescues can contact [email protected] for more information.

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Unleashing independence through Pet Photos with the Easter Bunny

On March 16 get a picture taken of your pet and the Easter Bunny. Make memories and support the Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guide program

Pet owners proudly capture and share pictures of their special companions doing a variety of cute and fun things on a routine basis.

On Saturday, March 16, pet owners are encouraged to add to their collection of memories by taking their pet to Touch Animal Rehabilitation on Front Street, North Bay for a pet photo shoot with the Easter Bunny.

Not only is this a fun event, but the $15 minimum donation will go directly into support of the Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides program.

“The cost to raise, train, and place a Dog Guide is $35,000. That includes the expense of food and vet bills,” explained Melanie Pigeau of the Widdifield Lions Club, the service club that runs the event.

Dog Guides are highly trained animals working in a specialized area whether it be hearing, seizure response, service, autism assistance, diabetes alert, facility support, or canine vision.

“First they go to a foster home where they live a normal puppy life, but they do go out in public more than most dogs,

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