Former Vet Tech Files Grievance on WilCo Animal Shelter (Updated)

Kathy (Lopez) Abdella files a formal grievance alleging violation of the Texas Whistleblower’s Act.

"...16, from her job as vet tech at the Williamson County Animal Shelter. The filing appeals the decision to..."

July 20, 2007 News Post by Patricia J. Ruland

Dying Alone in Williamson County

Animal shelter conditions draw outrage and accusations

"...Allegations of neglect and cruelty are flying across Williamson County in continuing controversy over the sparkling new $3.9..."

July 6, 2007 News Feature by Patricia J. Ruland

Animal Shelter Drops the Ball on Missing Dog

Was Reba the dog euthanized or stolen?

"...been asking since July 20, when workers at the Williamson Co. Regional Animal Shelter told them that Reba, a..."

Aug. 17, 2007 News Feature by Patricia J. Ruland

Staff Changes Afoot at animal shelter

WilCo Regional Animal Shelter gets new director, kennel manager

"...Police Department have confirmed that Cheryl Schneider, current Lockhart Animal Shelter director and EMS director, "is leaving here to..."

Aug. 17, 2007 News Feature by Patricia J. Ruland

Article on Animal Shelter Misses Certain Facts

"...Dear Editor, Your article regarding the Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter ["Trouble in Puppy Paradise," News,..."

June 21, 2007 Postmarks

The Naked Court Report: From the Gilded Halls of Williamson County

Disorder in the courthouse

"...Williamson Co. commissioners' latest stab at gentility and order appears..."

Feb. 8, 2008 News Feature by Patricia J. Ruland

Animal Shelters Should Be 'No-Kill'

"...Dear Editor, Re: Your article on the Town Lake Animal Shelter ["What Happened to the No-Kill Millennium?"; News, Nov...."

March 28, 2007 Postmarks

WilCo Humane Society Takes in Animals Seized from Uvalde Shelter

Donations needed to care for medically-neglected animals

"...The Humane Society of Williamson County is partnering with the Human Society of Uvalde..."

April 13, 2012 News Post by Jordan Smith

WilCo Animal Advocates Hire Bulldog Attorney

Attorney Bill Aleshire hired to press for more vigor in Sheriff's Office animal cruelty and neglect investigation into Williamson County Regional Shelter

"...an increasing number of unfortunate critters at the problem-plagued Williamson Co. Regional Animal Shelter in Georgetown have hired Austin..."

July 20, 2007 News Feature by Patricia J. Ruland

Black Dog Blues: WilCo Shelter Flap Goes National

Before sending it out, perhaps the Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter brass should have read aloud its press release advertising “Black is Beautiful” week

"...Before sending it out, perhaps the Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter brass should have read aloud..."

June 12, 2008 News Post by Patricia J. Ruland

The Cat Did It: WilCo off the Hook in Shelter probe

Animals blamed in abuse case (and for squealing to the pigs)

"...by a case report issued in May by the Williamson Co. Sheriff's Office, that strategy dominated the county's protracted,..."

June 13, 2008 News Feature by Patricia J. Ruland

Damage Control at Shelter Raises More Dander

Animal shelter saga continues in Williamson County

"...negative press reports on alleged inhumane conditions at the Williamson Co. Regional Animal Shelter, county and local officials now..."

July 27, 2007 News Feature by Patricia J. Ruland

Austin's Animal Partnership Model: Get Engaged

Spotlighting a handful of the nearly 100 local organizations working together to save Austin's animals

"...A mantra reiterated by city staff and animal welfare partnership officials, again and again, is that there's..."

April 3, 2009 News Feature by Patricia J. Ruland

More Wilco Animal Woes

Williamson County Humane Society shuts down temporarily to contain parvo outbreak that killed five dogs

"...The Williamson County Humane Society in Leander shut down July 6-10..."

July 13, 2007 News Feature by Patricia J. Ruland

Community Needs: Food, Shelter, Support

"...looking for donations, volunteers, and community supporters. Austin Children's Shelter..."

Oct. 23, 2009 News Feature

Budget Outlook Grim for Animal Center

City shelter will need to do more with less

"...Price Tag on No-Kill," July 27), the new Austin Animal Center is understaffed, underfunded, and underwater as a result..."

Aug. 10, 2012 News Feature by Josh Rosenblatt

Solar Energy and a Fast Car

Big happenings this month at local animal shelters

"...It's a big month for local animal welfare advocates – including the acceptance tomorrow of a..."

Jan. 28, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

UPDATE: Flood of Relief

In tragedy's wake, Central Texas continues to care for her own

"...lists all sorts of benefits and actions • The Williamson County Animal Shelter • San Marcos Regional Animal Shelter..."

May 29, 2015 Emergency Post by Kate X Messer

Melanie Sobel's Letter

Former Williamson Co. animal shelter director Melanie Sobel's open letter defending her record and recounting her experiences with Williamson Co. government

"...Melanie Sobel on the Williamson Co. Animal Shelter Controversy..."

July 6, 2007 News Feature

Walking the No-Kill Tightrope

As Austin's animal welfare center moves to a new building, will the delicate balance of 'no-kill' and resources be maintained?

"...sure the scheduled opening of the long-awaited $12 million animal shelter on Levan­der Loop two days later goes according..."

Nov. 4, 2011 News Feature by Josh Rosenblatt

We Want You … To Adopt Today!

Pet adoption specials for the holiday and beyond

"...Thanks in part to the mild winter, local animal shelters are nearly bursting at the seams with kittens...."

June 29, 2012 News Post by Jordan Smith

Rescued Pups Ready for Adoption

Uvalde Shelter rescues ready for families

"...Forty-one dogs taken in by the Humane Society of Williamson County in connection with a large seizure of neglected..."

April 27, 2012 News Post by Jordan Smith

She Could Do No Wrong – Until Police Hauled Her off to Jail

Interim director of WilCo animal shelter charged with theft

"...fine dish of crow is on the menu for Williamson County officials, who consistently defended and praised the work..."

Aug. 24, 2007 News Feature by Patricia J. Ruland

Trouble in Puppy Paradise

No money budgeted for pet food, vaccinations, and other basic items at new Williamson County animal shelter

"...If Old Mother Hubbard worked for the Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter, would the Commissioners Court make..."

June 15, 2007 News Feature by Patricia J. Ruland

Naked City

"...subdivision in an ecologically sensitive area of western Travis County, met Monday in U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the first..."

Nov. 9, 2007 News Feature

The 'Chronicle' Endorsements

Our picks for the Nov. 7 election

"...editors) consults on the Travis Co. ballot (with one Williamson Co. outlier), chooses the races where we have a..."

Nov. 3, 2006 News Feature

The 'Chronicle' Endorsements

Our picks for the Nov. 7 election

"...editors) consults on the Travis Co. ballot (with one Williamson Co. outlier), chooses the races where we have a..."

Oct. 27, 2006 News Feature

The 'Chronicle' Endorsements

Our picks for the Nov. 7 election

"...editors) consults on the Travis Co. ballot (with one Williamson Co. outlier), chooses the races where we have a..."

Oct. 20, 2006 News Feature

Updated Wildfire Relief Information

Updated Wednesday, September 7, 1:14pm

"...donations and volunteer information, call 512/331-2200. NOTE: ADRN needs shelter volunteers. Indicate your availability (weekdays or weekends) and any..."

Sept. 7, 2011 News Post by Anne Harris

Pets Should Be a Lifetime Commitment

"...cat that died such a horrible death at the Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter [“Dying Alone in Williamson County,”..."

July 10, 2007 Postmarks

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