Young-Williams Employee Spotlight!

Meet Tammy Copland, a 14 year veteran of Young-Williams Animal Center, avid ‘cat lady’ and someone who always has a smile on her face! What’s your dream vacation destination? An African Safari! If you could eat one meal for the rest of your life what would it be?  Steak, potatoes, mushrooms, salad, garlic bread and sweet tea! What do like … Read More

What is an open-admission facility? Young-Williams Animal Center explains

 An open-intake shelter is a haven for the hundreds of dogs and cats in our community that, through no fault of their own, find themselves neglected, unwanted or homeless. Open-intake shelters accept every animal received. Closed-intake facilities, sometimes referred to as no-kill shelters, do not. While the idea of closed-intake or no-kill animal facilities seems ideal, they cannot care for … Read More

Bring Your Furry Friend to our 10th Annual Mardi Growl!

Put your best foot, and furry friend’s paw forward for our 10th annual howling good time!  At Young-Williams Animal Center, we’re busy planning the 10th annual Mardi Growl pet parade, and we can’t wait to celebrate with the community on Saturday, March 4. The event will begin with a pet-friendly parade at 11 a.m. starting at Willow Ave., and continue with … Read More