Pet Gazette Spring/Summer 2021 - Central Texas SPCA
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Pet Gazette
Spring/Summer 2021
A word from the CTSPCA Advocate
Despite Donny thinking the manager’s desk at the shelter belongs to him, we
are pleased to welcome Sarah Zaccardi to the CTSPCA family as the new Shelter
Manager! Sarah has a strong background in operations management, having run
her own Starbucks and opening a flagship store on the Vegas strip. Sarah joins
us as we begin to see a light at the end of this Covid‐19 tunnel. Donny
The pandemic has been profound in many ways. For some, it’s been isolating.
For others, it’s been an opportunity to explore how to connect with others. For the shelter, it’s given us a
chance to find unique ways to stay engaged and focused on our mission of rescuing cats and dogs and placing
them with their Forever Family. Even though the shelter has been closed to the general public this past year,
we have continued to pull animals from other shelters where they faced euthanasia and helped them find
their forever homes through our adoption program. The “appointments only” option has allowed potential
adopters the chance to spend quality time with a shelter dog or get a lot more detailed information about a
shelter cat than what might usually happen when we have several people onsite at the same time. Though
limited and modified from our regular program, volunteers have continued to spend valuable socialization
time with the animals. While we have been successful with these approaches, we are excited to once again
open back up to the public in the relatively near future.
During this time, we’ve also made a lot of progress with our plans to build a new facility. While we’re not quite
there yet, we are getting closer every month! And we continue our efforts to expand our network of short‐
term and long‐term fosters. We are very thankful to the fosters who came to our rescue when we had several
unexpected puppies needing a temporary home because they were all too young to be at the shelter.
There are so many amazing things going on at the Central Texas SPCA, but we need more help. Whether it’s
adding your special talents or skills to one of our committees, signing up to be a foster or just spreading the
word about the shelter, we hope 2021 sees more people get involved with this amazing organization. Please
reach out to us to discover how YOU can make a difference today! info@CentralTexasSPCA.org
Thank you for being part of our special community!
Michelle Shaffer Zoeller
Advocate, Past President
mzoeller@CentralTexasSPCA.org
Cali
Inside this issue:
Shelter Paw Prints 2
Pets Needing Special Homes 3 We are grateful to all of you who
Foster Program 4 helped us reach our goal during
Shout Outs & Getting Social 5
Featured Animal 6 Amplify Austin 2021!
Shelter Paw Prints
“I love volunteering at
About Us CTSPCA because it is my
Our Mission passion. I love dogs and
Central Texas SPCA is a small nonprofit, puppies so much.
no‐kill shelter that finds forever families
for homeless dogs and cats.
Buttercup is funny,
Buttercup
Staff sweet, playful and all
Sarah Zaccardi, Shelter Manager puppy. She makes me
Kassidy Barnes, Dog Care Team feel happy and fostering
Heidi Conner, Cat/Dog Care Team
Mykah Gilbreath, Dog Care Team her and all puppies is
Kellie‐Ann Ikard, Dog Care Team very rewarding.”
David LaVergne, Cat Care Team
Haley Moser, Cat/Dog Care Team
– Carolyn,
Elizabeth Rivers, Cat/Dog Care Team
Hailey Winters, Dog Care Team Youth Volunteer
Kathy Jo Ventrano, Office Assistant
Board of Directors
Heather Gandy, President
Jeanette Cacciola, Vice President
Vicki Lieberman, Co‐Treasurer
Sheryl Fielder, Co‐Treasurer “Why I love Stetson & Justin … they are cute and
Alisand Robinson, Secretary
always make me giggle. They are cuddly and
Mike Baker, Director
Michael Beris, Director sweet as a gumdrop. They play all day and sleep
Chikage Windler, Director on my lap when they get tired. I am so glad that
Stetson and Justin have found a great forever
Current Adoption Office Hours
The shelter is currently closed to the
home, but I miss them!”
public due to the pandemic.
– Carsyn, Youth Volunteer
Anyone interested in meeting a dog at
the shelter or obtaining information on
cat adoptions, can contact us at
appointments@CentralTexasSPCA.org.
Please use “appointment/adoption info”
in the subject line.
Contact Information
909 S. Bagdad Rd.
Leander, T X 78641
512‐260‐SPCA (7722)
info@centraltexasspca.org
www.CentralTexasSPCA.org Justin Stetson
EIN 74‐2497839
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Pets Needing Special Homes
From socially anxious and behaviorally challenged dogs coming
from a hoard of 80 in Burnet County, to an abandoned dog nursing Gavin &
five puppies, we have had several hurdles this Spring. Gabriel
Gavin and Gabriel are two Chihuahua/Terrier mix dogs who are
struggling to learn to trust people after having lived their previous life in an
over‐crowded hoarding environment with minimal care and little to no
human interaction. Since being with us, they’ve made progress, but it has
been and will be a very slow process to build trust. They would do better in
a dedicated foster home that can continue providing the love, care and
patience they need to break free of their past trauma.
Annie is a beautiful German Shepherd that we found in one of our
pens one morning, along with her five puppies. After‐hours on a Friday
night, someone actually climbed over our 6’ fence with Annie and her
puppies and placed them in one of our outside kennels, along with a
note that she had been found behind a dumpster in an apartment
complex, scrounging for whatever she could find to eat. Annie was
extremely emaciated, had an injury on one of her teats and was
struggling to feed her pups who were around 6 to 8‐weeks of age.
Annie After confirming the pups did not have parvo, we were able to place
them in foster homes and turn our attention to caring for Annie.
We recently learned that Annie is less than 1‐year old, which means she most likely got pregnant
when she went into heat the very first time. She was also diagnosed with a heart murmur which
will require treatment and possible surgery. This medical care could potentially cost around $5,000.
As a result of her heart condition, she cannot be spayed. Because she is unable to be spayed, she
will require a home where she will not come into contact with any unaltered male dogs, nor will
she be able to go off‐leash at dog parks. We would love to find a home for sweet Annie through
adoption or our Forever Foster program where she can undergo this life‐saving treatment and
potential surgery and recuperate in a stress‐free environment.
Madelyn lost her home when her former human moved out of state
and left her behind. Madelyn used to be a feral cat. She slowly learned
to trust others and lived in a house with another cat. We suspect she
would get along with other kitties, especially if they don’t bug her too
much. When she first came to the shelter, she was very scared most of
the time. Now that she’s in a foster home, she’s doing well. Madelyn
even had an at‐home vet visit recently and did well with the vet she’d
never met before. While she is currently in long‐term foster, we are
desperately seeking a Forever Foster or, better yet, an adopter to give
this beautiful girl a final forever home! Madelyn
YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE TODAY!
Whether by making a monetary gift to the shelter, applying to adopt or foster one of these special
needs pets or just spreading the word about their unique situation, we appreciate your support!
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Foster Program
Did you know that the CTSPCA has three types of fostering? The first is Short‐Term Foster
which is when we need to place an animal in a foster home for a few days to several weeks. This is
most commonly needed when we have a litter of kittens or puppies who are too young to safely be
in the shelter. The second is Long‐Term Foster which is usually needed when we have an animal that
is undergoing treatment for a condition like heartworms and requires a quiet environment in which
to rest/recuperate for two to six months. The last is Forever Foster which is when we place an animal
with a family/individual who is willing and able to provide the ideal home environment for that
animal for the rest of its life, but where the CTSPCA continues to cover the cost of expenses related
to that animal’s care (food, medicine, vet visits, etc…). Animals who qualify for Forever Foster are
those with very little chance of adoption through our regular placement program. This may be as a
result of the animal’s personality or a condition requiring some sort of ongoing treatment. This form
of life‐time fostering allows us to safely place that animal in a loving home which then allows us to
rescue more animals.
MAKE A DIFFERENCE TODAY – Sign‐up to become a foster with the CTSPCA!
The need is great and the work is rewarding! https://www.centraltexasspca.org/foster‐care‐program
Looking for a new best friend? Meet Destiny!
She was adopted as a cute, fluffy puppy and returned
4 years later when the dynamics of her family changed
and created too much stress on her. Even though it
takes time to earn her trust, once Destiny knows you
won’t break her heart, she will shower you with
constant affection. All she really wants is to be loved
unconditionally and hangout while you read a book or
watch t.v. She considers herself to be an awesome lap
dog. While she is slightly fearful of men, she does
have a few guy friends around the shelter. And while
she has gotten along with some dogs, Destiny would
do best in a home without other pets or children. She
is available for adoption or Forever Foster.
Destiny
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Shout Outs!
The CTSPCA staff is beyond dedicated! During the arctic winter storm in
February, several of our employees were unable to safely drive to the
shelter due to road conditions. So what did they do? They WALKED to
and from the shelter to make sure the animals were taken care of during
that horrible weather. Immense thanks to David, Heidi and Kassidy!
Ellie
Our foster network sure came in
handy this spring! After intaking
10 dogs from a hoarding
situation, we arrived the very
next day to find one of those
Dodge dogs giving birth to two puppies.
Luckily, our dog caretaker, Faith,
was able to foster the momma
We would also like to thank dog (Darla) and the two newborn
EVERYONE who so generously puppies (Charlie and Chico)
provided us with clean water which was also right at the start
while the shelter’s plumbing was of the winter storm. A few weeks
broken as a result of the storm. It later when Faith found Annie and
took almost 4 weeks before water her puppies at the shelter,
was restored but the community caretaker Haley and a few of our
support helped us make it other fosters came to the rescue
through! Darla to temporarily foster them. YAY!
Get Social With Us!
Theodore and Alvin hope you will share our
information with your network of friends, family and
cohorts. There’s a reason why we’re one of the coolest
animal shelters in Central Texas and it all begins with
YOU!
Alvin
YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE TODAY…
Shop online at smile.amazon.com and select the
Central Texas Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to
Animals (Cedar Park, TX) or place an order from our
Amazon Wish List. Either way, you’ll be helping our
cats and dogs. It’s THAT easy!
Theodore https://www.centraltexasspca.org/our‐wish‐list
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Central Texas SPCA Nonprofit Org
P.O. Box 98 US Postage Paid
Cedar Park, TX 78630-0098 Austin TX
Permit No. 1
Current Resident or:
Directions:
909 S. Bagdad Rd., Leander
Take 183 or 183A North
Exit Left on Crystal Falls Parkway
Turn Right on Bagdad Rd.
Continue 0.8 miles north
We’re on the left, just after the Leander Public Library
Finding Forever Families Since ‘88
A girl who loves to love, Willow is
very gentle, sweet and affectionate.
She’s well‐mannered on the leash
and gives the best doggie kisses.
She’s been at the shelter longer than
other dogs and we just can’t figure
out why since she is so awesome.
Willow is around 4‐years old and is a
Doberman Pinscher mix. Schedule a
time to get a kiss from her in person!
adoptions@CentralTexasSPCA.org
Find us online at www.CentralTexasSPCA.org
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