Ever wonder how you can actually make a difference for homeless pets?

Too many shelters are overwhelmed, and most people think they can’t help unless they adopt, but that’s far from the truth.

In this episode, I sit down with April Pfeiffer from the Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter to reveal how fostering, volunteering, and even small donations can create real change for pets in need.

BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL DISCOVER:

• How shelters like WCRAS are adapting to rising intake numbers and resource challenges
• Simple, meaningful ways you can support a shelter without adopting
• What makes the biggest difference for animals waiting for a second chance

This episode is your behind-the-scenes look at shelter life and how you can be part of the solution—no matter your lifestyle.

CONNECT WITH WILLIAMSON COUNTY REGIONAL ANIMAL SHELTER:
Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/WCRAS.TX
Website | https://pets.wilco.org

LEARN MORE FROM AMY CASTRO:
Facebook | www.starlightoutreachandrescue.org

OTHER LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
Rehome by AdoptAPet.com | https://rehome.adoptapet.com

P.S. You may hear us refer to the show as Starlight Pet Talk during this episode. That was our former name before we embraced the fur, mess, and mayhem. Same show, same mission—just a name that fits better now.

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