Snuggled up on a warm blanket, Beowulf the cat knows how lucky he is. Not because his bowl is full or the toys and treats nearby, but lucky he survived one health emergency after another. When he arrived at Young-Williams, it was clear he had been very sick for a very long time, but that didn’t keep him from making … Read More
Young-Williams Animal Center’s 14th annual Mardi Growl celebration has started with the kickoff of the T-shirt design contest. Original artwork can be submitted now through Feb. 14. In addition to a T-shirt, the winning artwork will be featured on masks, bandanas, posters and other fun merchandise for the first time. Submissions must include a high-resolution image of the original art, … Read More
Young-Williams Animal Center, thanks to the community’s support, has received more than $4,000 from Target Circle’s giving program. Our shelter received both the highest number of votes and the largest donation of $4,056.42 thanks to the efforts of Target shoppers and our supporters. “We are grateful for every single vote and all the supporters that helped us make the most … Read More
In March, Holly’s human passed away, and the pandemic began. We got in touch with Holly’s out-of-state family, but they were unable to travel to Tennessee due to health and work. Holly came to Young-Williams Animal Center and entered a foster home. We kept in touch for months with Holly’s would-be family while she lapped up love and affection from … Read More
Adoption event held nationwide finds forever homes for homeless pets BISSELL Pet Foundation is bringing holiday hope to homeless pets across the country, including Young-Williams Animal Center, by offering reduced-fee pet adoptions through Dec. 13. All adoptable pets at the shelter, excluding puppies, can be adopted for $25, and BISSELL Pet Foundation (BPF) will sponsor the remainder of the adoption … Read More
This year, our angel trees look a little different but still have the same great impact for shelter pets. Make a donation today to sponsor furry friends like… Hula – 6 years old. Hula loves adventures and is a great hiking buddy! After a game of fetch or a run she is perfectly content to cuddle up watching Netflix for … Read More
This year, building and strengthening bonds has been more important than ever. Through adoptions, foster and our Pet Resource Center, we provided protection for pets and people, ensured beloved pets stayed in their homes and welcomed new foster families who opened their homes to save animals. As adoptions slowed and we feared overcrowding, our community stepped up to save lives. … Read More
Young-Williams Animal Center continues to closely monitor the situation surrounding novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and is updating our response as new information becomes available to ensure the safety and health of our animals, employees, volunteers and visitors. To best serve the community and the animals that depend on us, we continue enacting several measures. Please see below for updates on policies … Read More
Fall adoption event takes place nationwide Oct. 1-4 to find forever homes for homeless pets On October 1-4, BISSELL Pet Foundation (BPF) is teaming up with 160 shelter and rescue partners in 33 states, including Young-Williams Animal Center, to reduce adoption fees and find forever homes during Empty the Shelters (ETS). All adoptable pets at the shelter, excluding puppies, can … Read More
It was 5:30 on a Friday night when we got the call. A dog had fallen from a truck bed, got tangled in her leash and been dragged behind the moving vehicle on Interstate 40. She was in need of urgent medical attention and was coming to Young-Williams Animal Center for emergency care. Animals come to us scared and injured … Read More
