The Hays County Pet Resource Center Positive Alternatives to Shelter Surrender (P.A.S.S.) program launched in January 2024 to help local families and pets by providing assistance and access to resources, helping keep pets out of the shelter system. In the first month, the program helped a total of 60 families in Hays County.
One Kyle resident contacted the Hays P.A.S.S. program for help with their senior Chihuahua- mix, Peanut Butter, after facing mental and financial adversity. Peanut Butter’s owner could no longer care for him, but instead of surrendering the 9-year-old dog to the San Marcos Regional Animal Shelter, they hoped to re-home him and posted his information in the P.A.S.S. Facebook community. Within 24 hours, the pup found a new family.
His original owner stated, “Peanut Butter has been rehomed to a beautiful family, with an elderly dog as well. They have a beautiful home, on 10 acres, all fenced, with chickens and pigs, and they were the nicest people I have ever met! I am also allowed to go visit him as well. Thankful for them!”
