PET FEST is PALS’ largest fundraiser of the year.  In addition to generating donations, the purpose of the event is to generate public awareness for the needs of animals, promote responsible pet guardianship and celebrate the human-animal bond.  PALS is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization whose mission is to help end pet overpopulation and homelessness in central Texas through educational and spay/neuter programs. PALS helps pets and the people who love them by distributing free sterilization vouchers to residents of Hays and surrounding counties who cannot otherwise afford to fix their pets.


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"UNTIL ONE HAS LOVED AN ANIMAL, PART OF THEIR SOUL REMAINS UNAWAKENED"

San Marcos City Council proclamation announcing that October 10, 2009 will be PET FEST Day
proclamation reading held at City Hall Sept 15, 2009
 
photo:
Kate Shaw, PALS President
Sharri Boyett, PALS Executive Director
Annette Berry, PALS Treasurer
Mary Lou Katchen, PALS Voucher Team
Molly Ann Garcia (Grande is presenting sponsor)
Rene Perez, artist of Pets Personified