By Amira Van Leeuwen
KYLE — PAWS Shelter of Central Texas, a nonprofit organization, welcomed over 250 guests to celebrate the grand reopening of its Kyle campus, located at 500 East FM 150, on Saturday, Aug. 27.
Right before the event started, PAWS presented to their large donors who assisted in the remodeling project and gave them a private tour around the new facility. The shelter also made a large wall plaque that will hang in the shelter to honor the donors.
With donations from founder Miriam McCoy, the Kelley Family, the Meadows Foundation and other generous supporters, the shelter’s interior received a makeover, with new kennel gates and new paint in both kennel buildings. The Kyle location also added a wall of glass door cat rooms for better viewing of their adoptable kittens and a break room for PAWS volunteers and employees.
The newly remodeled facility will be able to house more animals and keep sick animals separate from healthy animals. The Kyle facility also added a grooming room for volunteers to assist in dog bathing.
Thirty-six animals were adopted on Saturday for the Clear the Shelters National Event.
“We project an increase of 20% of animals serviced from this location, saving an additional 400 animals each year through expansion of our foster and volunteer programs,” Melody Hilburn, executive director, said in a news release.
Three vendors attended the reopening: Petco Kyle, Willow Gardens Yoga and Rescue Me Dog Treats. Petco Kyle gave out treats from its in-store treat bar and Willow Gardens Yoga offered different types and levels of yoga. Willow Gardens Yoga also offers Kitten Yoga twice a month with PAWS kittens. Rescue Me Dog Treats offered a variety of natural dog treats, and 10% of its sales go back to the shelter.
Those interested in donating or looking to adopt a pet can find more information at www.pawsshelter.org.
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