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It is the hope of the PVAC board that this new no-kill shelter will appeal to a much broader demographic, despite long-held cultural beliefs and misinformation. “Part of the misconception is that they’re wild animals or that there is something flawed about them, when the reality is most of these animals that come to us were family pets, that either got out or somebody wasn’t able to care for them” Ousley maintains.  The people of PVAC stand by their animals, with the majority of the staff owning at least one rescue, including Mr. Ousley who dotes on his beloved Weimaraners. In an effort to reach more people PVAC is increasingly utilizing social media, while in an effort to facilitate the adoption process, their website at Pvaconline.com allows for the public to view all adoptable animals from the comfort of their own home, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, a service that will continue with the establishment of PAWS.

Slated to open towards the end of 2015 the new facility will require abundant support from the community in order to be successful. “As we’re trying to fund RGV PAWS there are remaining opportunities available for certain levels of giving. In addition we have the matching grant that the Edinburg Foundation has established, where if we can raise up to $250,000 they’ll match that with an endowment, so any amount given towards that grant helps us in reaching that goal!” Ousley exclaims.  In addition to financial contributions one of the biggest needs the shelter will face is foster pet-parenting. As Ousley reveals, “a lot of times we’ll get kittens or puppies, in need of more hands-on care than what we can provide for them here.”  Lacking the resources to provide a staff 24 hours a day, the foster parents provide a critical role in the lives of newborn kittens and puppies that need to be fed every 3 hours. “Fostering gives those animals the opportunity to survive while providing great socialization” he adds.

For more information about how you can become involved with PVAC and RGV P.A.W.S. please visit pvaconline.com

 

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