Saving Shelter Strays - Austin Transport

Mission Statement To reduce the overpopulation of adoptable pets in Texas Hill Country kill shelters through: 1. Relocation a) Adopting to Out of State Homes and working with Partner Out of State Rescue Organizations to transfer dogs and cats from the over populated shelters in Texas to where there is a shortage of adoptable and sought after pets. Many States have a shortage of dogs and cats in their shelters due to aggressive spay/neuter attitudes and/or programs. Saving Shelter Strays relocates approximately 400 vetted dogs per year to Out of State homes and /or with our Out of State Rescue Partners where the dogs quickly get adopted to well vetted homes. 2. Spay/Neuter a) An aggressive spay/neuter and vetting program for all animals leaving the shelter before going to their new adopted homes. b) Offering spay/neuter services for pets leaving the shelter when being picked up by their owners. c) Setting up spay/neuter clinics including offering transportation for owners who can not afford to properly vet their pets without assistance. Ultimate Goals: • Educate the next generation and have spay/neuter become synonymous with pet ownership • Educate potential adopters on the value of a well vetted rescue pet vs. free adoptions from backyard breeders and shelters giving away intact animals • Purchase transport vehicle to facilitate the relocation of Texas dogs and cats to Out of State adopters and Partner Rescue Organizations