PALS Past Events

PALS in the Community and Past Events
Working with EmanciPet, hundreds of animals have been spayed and neutered.
With every clinic, thousands of homeless pets have been prevented.


April 24	Earth Day
April 20, 2010	Texas Roadhouse benefit
April 17, 2010	Mutt Strutt
March 25, 2010	Ribbon Cutting
BudaFest 2009
Mutt Strutt 2009	PALS hosted booth at The 6th Annual Mutt Strutt, at River Ridge Park in San Marcos, Texas. http://muttstrutt.org
Spay Day 2009	This Spay Day, we sponsored clinics that resulted in the following animals being fixed: 44 cats--13 males, 31 females 23 dogs--13 males, 10 females This concentrated effort before the spring mating season makes a huge difference. Every animal that we can fix before the mating season means an average of 4-5 kittens and puppies that we don’t have to find homes for and that means 4-5 animals that are sitting in a shelter get a little while longer for their new guardians to find them. Click for photos.
BudaFest 2008

NATIONAL ANIMAL SHELTER APPRECIATION WEEK Nov. 2-8	San Marcos Mayor Pro Tem Daniel Guerrero recognizes the dedication of San Marcos Animal Shelter staff and volunteers by proclaiming National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week. L-R front are Mayor Pro Tem Guerrero, Bert Stratemann, Trish Thompson, Sharri Boyett, Amanda Carberry, Sharron Aurora and Suzanne Morgan; back: Mayor Susan Narvaiz, Council Members Chris Jones, Pam Couch, Gaylord Bose, Kim Porterfield and John Thomaides. (Photo by Melissa Millecam)

Texas Fix 'Em 5K Race and Pledge Walk September 27, 2008	Pet Prevent a Litter of Central Texas (PALS) hosted the first ever Texas Fix 'Em 5K run and walk on Saturday, September 27 at City Park Pavilion in San Marcos. All proceeds from the day benefit PALS, a non-profit organization which helps provide vouchers for free spay and neuter surgeries for the companion cats and dogs of those in need in Hays county and the surrounding area. Photos of the event here
ANIMAL SHELTER GRAND RE-OPENING May 23, 2008	San Marcos, Kyle and Hays County celebrated the 7,000 square foot expansion of the San Marcos Animal Shelter. Mayor Susan Narvaiz issued a proclamation for San Marcos Animal Shelter Week to recognize the dedication of sponsors, staff and volunteers. Front Row, Left to Right: Mayor Susan Narvaiz, Kara Montiel (Shelter Supervisor), Amanda Carberry (Shelter Tech), Sharron Aurora (Shelter Tech), Anna Loyd (Shelter Tech), Mary Martinez (Animal Services Clerk), Marc Beck (Shelter Tech), Sharri Boyett (Pet Prevent-A-Litter), Donna Bellion (Advisory Board, Mutt Strutt), Mary Lou Katchen (Advisory Board) Back Row: Bert Stratemann, Jeff Jorgensen D.V.M. (Advisory Board and City Veterinarian), Council Members Daniel Guerrero, Kim Porterfield, Chris Jones, Pam Couch, John Thomaides, Mark Brinkley, (Environmental Health Director) Spencer Targac (Animal Control), Jerry Flores (Animal Control), Robert Cavazos (Animal Control)

Mutt Strutt April 19, 2008	The San Marcos Mutt Strutt is held to show off our canine friends, while raising funds for the shelter animals and spay and neuter programs. Dog races and games, along with exciting activities for the entire family to enjoy, make the Mutt Strutt a favorite event of the community.The Mutt Strutt benefits the homeless pets of the San Marcos Animal Shelter. We strive to make the community a better place by providing wellness services, spay/neuter and vaccinations to the Shelter animals. We are fostering a humane and compassionate society through education and training. We increase the visibility of Shelter pets for adoption. Mutt Strutt brings attention to the issues of pet overpopulation and responsible pet ownership.