WCRAS is currently operating by Appointment Only. Please read on to learn about our current procedures for our different services and programs, as well as how to help.

Animal shelters in areas already affected by the novel virus have felt a significant impact. Because of this, the Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter (WCRAS) is operating by appointment only.

First and foremost, The World Small Animal Veterinary Association and the World Health Organization states that there is no evidence that companion animals can be infected with or spread COVID-19.

The shelter now allows one family at a time in to view our cats. We will check temperatures before we permit entry. For our dogs, you can follow our appointment process for adopters, fosters, and reunions. Face masks are requested.

WCRAS hours are now back to normal at 12p.m. - 6p.m. Monday through Friday and 11a.m. - 5p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Email adoption@wilco.org to make an appointment.

The shelter is currently limiting intake because of the potential impact on our ability to care for the animals at the shelter. This inability to care for animals can lead to euthanasia of healthy pets. If an animal needs to be rehomed, please refer to this page for resources.

If you found a stray, instead of dropping off the animal at the shelter, please scroll down for more resources, including how to get the animal scanned for a microchip, caring for the animal in your home, and posting on social media.

If you are looking for your lost pet, please scroll down for resources.

More Ways to Help

WCRAS will still accept donations at the Services Building (the single-story, brown building with an entrance off the Inner Loop). Please leave all donations in front of the shelter. Please place linens in plastic bags. We currently need unopened bags of dog food and cat food, canned food, cat litter, new toys in store packaging, and crates. Monetary donations can be given by clicking the Donate button on the top of the page. You can also order from our Amazon Wish List here: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/18XF7ZOHK968O?ref_=wl_share

Found Animal Resources

So you’ve found a stray animal. What are your next steps? Why, help it get back home, of course! Recent data suggests that many lost pets are found within just a few blocks from their homes. While the Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter is dedicated to reuniting lost pets with their families, we encourage you to use the following resources to help that animal in need get back home without ever coming to visit us. Trust us, happy family reunions are truly special moments that you’ll remember forever!

Scan the found animal for a microchip.

Animals can be scanned for a microchip at:

• Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter (text 512-203-2822 for curbside service)
• Veterinarian clinics
• Tomlinson’s Feed Pet Stores 

Enter the microchip number into http://www.petmicrochiplookup.org/ and call the company that populates from the search. They may have the owner’s information!

Make an Effective Flyer for your area and local vets

At any typical intersection, you only have 5 seconds and 5 words to get your message across to drivers who are passing through the area where the animal was found.

• Make them GIANT so that people driving by cannot miss them.
• Make the flyers FLUORESCENT so that the color attracts the attention of everyone.
• Put them in your yard and the major intersections near where you found the animal.
• Keep them BRIEF and to the point.
• Let them convey a VISUAL IMAGE of who you found.

Online Searches

Visit PawBoost.com to search their database Register your found animal on FindingRover.com

Report your found animal on these sites: 

• Nextdoor.com 
• Craigslist: http://austin.craigslist.org/search/pet

Facebook Groups

Williamson County Texas Lost and Found Pets https://www.facebook.com/groups/605816772852108/

Round Rock Lost and Found Pets https://www.facebook.com/groups/365720663606329/

Leander Lost and Found Pets https://www.facebook.com/groups/2379278852290930/

Cedar Park Lost and Found Pets https://www.facebook.com/groups/cedarparklostandfoundpets/

Lost and Found Pets of Hutto: https://www.facebook.com/groups/lostpetsofhuttotx/

Pflugerville Lost Pets: https://www.facebook.com/PflugervillesLostPets

Liberty Hill Lost Pets https://www.facebook.com/groups/540740079427177/

Dogs of Jarrell https://www.facebook.com/groups/1647946805488761/

Lost and Found Pets in Austin: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Lost-and-Found-Pets-in-Austin-TX/1442262572701212

Found pets and the Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter

Contact us at LostAndFound@wilco.org

Send us the details of the animal type, color, marking, gender, and where s/he was found. Please include a photo. If you need assistance with supplies, please let us know.

If after searching for a pet's home you are unable to find its owners or if a pet presents any kind of a safety risk and/or is sick or injured, Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter stands ready to help.  Send an email to LostAndFound@wilco.org to schedule an appointment to bring the pet in to us.

Please do not rehome the pet.

Thank you for all your help reuniting families!

Lost Animal Resources

Below are tips to help you locate your lost pet.

Make an Effective Flyer for your area and local vets

At any typical intersection, you only have 5 seconds and 5 words to get your message across to drivers who are passing through the area where your pet is missing. So:

· Make them GIANT so that people driving by cannot miss them.

· Make the flyers FLUORESCENT so that the color attracts the attention of everyone.

· Put them in your yard, major intersections near where you lost your pet, and in areas of sightings.

· Keep them BRIEF and to the point.

· Let them convey a VISUAL IMAGE of what you have lost.

· More info: Missing Pet partnership: http://www.missingpetpartnership.org/recovery-tips/posters-5555/

Create a flyer on PawBoost.com

Online Searches

Visit PawBoost.com to search their database

Register your lost pet on FindingRover.com

Check the website of open-intake shelters

Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter services – http://wilcopets.org

Georgetown Animal Shelter – serves the city of Georgetown https://pets.georgetown.org

Taylor Animal Shelter – serves the city of Taylor http://www.ci.taylor.tx.us/404/Animal-Control

Pflugerville Animal Shelter – serves the city of Pflugerville http://www.pflugervilletx.gov/city-government/animal-welfare-services

Austin Animal Center – serves the city of Austin http://www.austintexas.gov/department/animal-services

Social Media

Report your lost animal on these sites: Nextdoor.com Craigslist: http://austin.craigslist.org/search/pet

Facebook Groups

Williamson County Texas Lost and Found Pets https://www.facebook.com/groups/605816772852108/

Round Rock Lost and Found Pets https://www.facebook.com/groups/365720663606329/

Leander Lost and Found Pets https://www.facebook.com/groups/2379278852290930/

Cedar Park Lost and Found Pets https://www.facebook.com/groups/cedarparklostandfoundpets/

Lost and Found Pets of Hutto: https://www.facebook.com/groups/lostpetsofhuttotx/

Pflugerville Lost Pets: https://www.facebook.com/PflugervillesLostPets

Liberty Hill Lost Pets https://www.facebook.com/groups/540740079427177/

Dogs of Jarrell https://www.facebook.com/groups/1647946805488761/

Lost and Found Pets in Austin: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Lost-and-Found-Pets-in-Austin-TX/1442262572701212

Contact your microchip company to report your lost animal.

Contact us at LostAndFound@wilco.org

Lost Pets found at Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter

If your pet is at WCRAS, contact us at wcras@wilco.org with:

• Your name, address, phone number
• Proof of ownership such as a photo or vet records
• Proof of rabies (photo of the pet’s rabies certificate) or provide where the animal received the vaccination
• When you arrive at the shelter:
• Park in the Services Center parking lot (near the brown building). Lot is right off of SE Inner Loop.
• Text our Curbside Service Number 512-203-2822 with your name, who you are picking up, and the type of vehicle you are in (ex: white Honda Fit.)
• We will bring your animal to you.

Donations must be dropped off outside the front door of the Services Center (brown, single story building).

We will only accept these items:

• canned dog or cat food
• unopened small bags of dog or cat food
• Kongs
• stainless steel bowls
• wire dog crates
• plastic cat kennels
• store packaged toys
• sheets, blankets, towels contained in plastic bags We always accept donations on our website, http://wilcopets.org. Donations to the General Fund will help with any need the shelter has.
• Thank you for all your help!

All shelter events, tours, and any community activities have been suspended. We will begin filling our events calendar after the shelter is under normal operating procedures. (We are not scheduling any events/tours/activities at this time.) Thank you for your understanding