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Waco, Texas (Nov. 17, 2022) – Humane Society of Central Texas has reached its full capacity. Some animals may have to be euthanized. Free adoption for all animals will be available through November.

"We have been at capacity for three weeks now, and we are at the point where we need to appeal to the public to help,” Carol Barkely, Executive Director of the Humane Society of Central Texas, said. “ I want my fellow McLennan County citizens to please come by and adopt or learn more about fostering. If even 200 people agreed to foster or adopt, we’d clear half the animals out of the shelter."

College students, now is your time. Right down the street from Baylor campus on Circle Drive, there are many pets waiting for you. With finals season coming up quickly and stress levels rising, now is the perfect time to bring something fun into your life while not having to break anyone's bank account. Numerous studies show that interaction with animals helps with mental health. Dogs help to reduce anxiety and depression, which are common problems among students.

“I think it's tragic that we could possibly have to put some of them down, simply because of a lack of space.” Nate Langley, a longtime shelter volunteer said. “I know many people have been hit hard by the current economic downturn in our community and maybe can't afford to feed and take care of an animal, and that's why we are seeing more animals being surrendered. But I just beg my friends and fellow Wacoans to find it in their hearts to take care of these precious creatures. We can't turn our backs on them,”

Come out to the Humane Society of Central Texas to meet all of our loving animals that are waiting for you. Free adoption and fostering will be available. There is no time like the present. If you have been wanting a pet to join your household, now is the time. These animals need you almost as much as much as you need them.

About us:

The Humane Society of Central Texas is a non-profit animal rescue at 2032 Circle Road in Waco, Texas. Each year we take in around 4,000 animals while utilizing a No Kill Status with at least 90% of our furry friends leaving the shelter for a loving home.

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