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March 14th, 2024

2024 Shelter Slumber Pawty:

Pre-Event Fundraising

Starts FRIDAY!


Get ready to mark your calendars because this Friday, March 15th, kicks off the Shelter Slumber Pawty Pre-event Fundraiser! These next two weeks of fundraising will give us a headstart leading up to our big 24-hour Pawty on April 6th.


Our mission is clear: we hope to raise $30,000 in support of our lifesaving efforts. But we can't do it alone – we need your help! While we'll be fundraising live during the event, your support leading up to it is crucial in helping us reach our goal.


How can you get involved?


It's simple! Partner directly with us through the event's fundraising page and create your own personal fundraising page.


Step 1: Visit the event's page here:

HSCTX's Shelter Slumber Pawty Page!


Step 2: Click "Join This Event";


Step 3: Choose between "Start A Fundraiser" to create your own page for the event OR "Create A Team" to create healthy fundraising competition between your friends or coworkers;


Step 4: Customize your Fundraiser Page with your personal narrative of why supporting HSCTX helps support animals in need of second chances;


Step 5: Share your page on social media or emails!


Every dollar raised goes towards creating second chances for our furry friends. From funding rescue transports to supplying essentials for our foster families, and ensuring every adopter leaves with collars and leashes, your contribution makes a significant impact.


Join our Pawty crew as we come together to shed light on the realities of animal sheltering and support our No-Kill mission. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of countless animals in need. Let's make this Pawty one to remember! 🎉🐾

🔺 Paloma (available for adoption) is gearing up for the Slumber Pawty as an HSCTX office foster, but we're hoping she finds her furever home before April 6th! This sweet old lady enjoys having a space of her own with her foster mamas and would prefer to stay an only child to receive ALL the love, but she doesn't mind the safe environment of a gentle "play" group with other calm dogs! Paloma is gentle on leash, clean in kennel, and always free to adopt - senior dogs need homes too!


🔻 It's not too late to become an HSCTX business sponsor for the 2024 International Shelter Slumber Pawty! Our goal is to raise $30,000 to support our lifesaving mission. Sponsorship options can be viewed at the link below!

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As a 501c3 nonprofit, we rely on the support of our community to fund our lifesaving programs. Be a part of our mission table today.

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ADOPTION FEATURE -

Rootie 🧡


This handsome (suspected) mix of Anatolian/Lab is Rootie! He arrived at the shelter on Thanksgiving Eve, terrified of the world. Fostered by an HSCTX staff member during his early months, Rootie recently underwent an adoption trial but was deemed "too chill" for the family's liking. At around 10 months old, Rootie loves to play with other dogs and seems cat-tolerant. He's a bit shy with new people but warms up with time and treats. Rootie is looking for a forever home where his laid-back nature will be appreciated.


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HOW YOU CAN HELP -

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Mon - Fri 12pm - 6pm

Sat 10am - 5pm - Sun 1pm - 5pm

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RESCUE PARTNERS SAVE LIVES -

This week's featured rescue partner:

Lone Star Bulldog Club Rescue!


Located in the Dallas-Ft. Worth area, Lone Star Bulldog Club Rescue operates as part of the Lone Star Bulldog Club. Their mission is clear: to find the perfect match between bulldogs in need and loving families. With a keen understanding of each bulldog's background and the unique needs of potential adopters, Lone Star Bulldog Club Rescue strives to make the best possible match.

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TO SUPPORT OUR SHARED LIFESAVING EFFORTS:

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UPCOMING EVENTS -

VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION

Every Saturday 8:30am

@ HSCTX Adoption Lobby!


We host Volunteer Orientation every Saturday morning! Help us maximize our lifesaving impact on the hundreds of animals we serve daily. Kids welcome with adult supervision. ❤ Pre-register on GivePulse today here!

WACO DOWNTOWN

FARMERS MARKET

Every Saturday 9am - 1pm


Swing by the HSCTX booth every Saturday to chat all things adoption, fostering, and animal advocacy. You'll even get a chance to meet some of our wonderful foster dogs looking for their fur-ever home!

FOSTERING 101

March 14th & 28th

Thursday 6:30pm - 8pm


Join us every other Thursday for one of our newest offerings - Fostering 101! Whether you're just curious, ready to try out fostering for the first time, or already a seasoned foster veteran, you're invited to join our chat to set you up for the best success. ❤

FOSTER-ADOPTION EVENT

March 23rd, 8am - 2pm

@ Street Dog Cafe - Waco!


Some of our fabulous foster dogs will be hanging out at Street Dog Cafe to hopefully find their fur-ever homes! We LOVE spending time at Street Dog's outdoor patio with our shelter residents and can't wait for our community friends to join us. Have an HSCTX foster? Get 10% off drinks at the cafe while you promote your pup!

WOOFSTOCK 2024

March 23rd - 5pm

@ Freight Bar, Waco!


Join us for 1 night of peace & music (and dogs!) with our good friends at Freight Bar - Waco! Not only will there be a line-up of talented musicians to enjoy, but Freight hosts a dog yard where friendly pups can socialize along with their humans! This event holds a special place in our HSCTX Team's hearts, and we'd love for you to join us and say hey. Admission is $10 and a portion of the proceeds go directly to our lifesaving programs.

SHELTER SLUMBER PAWTY

April 6th 12pm til

April 7th 12pm!


Ready for 24 hours of behind-the-scenes shelter silliness and fun? Us too! Our staff and volunteers are so excited to join the 2024 International Shelter Slumber Pawty and will be fundraising before and during the event to support our lifesaving mission! Tune in to NEXT week's newsletter for more info on how to get involved!

BECOME A MONTHLY DONOR -

Becoming a monthly donor is a powerful way to sustain second chances for animals in crisis. Your consistent support provides a stable foundation, ensuring that we can continue our vital work, save more lives, and offer them the hope of a brighter future. Your commitment as a monthly donor transforms lives, one donation at a time.

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Mail-In Donations:

Humane Society of Central Texas

2032 Circle Road, Waco, Texas, 76706. 


HSCTX is a 501c(3) charity,

and your donation is tax-deductible. 

Tax ID: 74-2355124

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In this week's photo feature, we're celebrating the return home of long-term shelter resident, Turkey! This handsome dog first came in as a stray on November 9th. Fast forward to this week, we were alerted that Turkey's dad had been searching for him all these months and had finally identified him at the Waco Animal Shelter! There was hardly a dry eye in the building as we witnessed the reunion. We learned that Turkey's name is actually Hades, and he couldn't contain his joy to hear his dad say his real name again! This little miracle serves as a reminder to never lose hope if your furry friend gets away from you - miracles like these happen every day! Happy Tails, Turkey/Hades!

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Together, we are the voice for the voiceless.

We can't do it without our community's support!


With love and gratitude,

The HSCTX Team