Since PAWS Shelter and Humane Society opened its doors to care for the abandoned and stray animals of Hays County and Central Texas almost a quarter century ago, the area has experience explosive growth in both human and animal populations. Today, the shelter is faced with an ever-growing capacity strain. Learning of our dramatically increased need for a larger space, Shirley Alexander, a woman of immeasurable kindness generously donated 40 acres of gorgeous Hill Country land to PAWS on which to build a larger facility.

This future Hill Country Shelter & Sanctuary location is situated on Highway 165 between Dripping Springs and Blanco, Texas. Here, PAWS envisions a full service shelter to ultimately include a complete campus of services for abandoned and stray animals including walking trails, a memorial garden, individual dog runs and training fields.

The PAWS Hill Country Shelter & Sanctuary is destined to be a true celebration of the human-animal bond, a place where we can continue our efforts to end animal neglect, cruelty, abuse and abandonment and begin love for all involved.

But to make this new, expanded capacity facility a reality, PAWS needs your help.

In addition to the land donation, PAWS has also been promised building supplies, but at an estimated cost to build the facility of $600,000, or about $150.00 per square foot, we have a long trail ahead.

Buy a Square Foot. Buy a Run. Build a Shelter.
As PAWS’ gift to you for underwriting a square foot ($150.00) or more, PAWS will add your donation to a permanently displayed Appreciation Board at the new shelter, along with a personalized inscription, recognizing your generosity. A lasting recognition for your generosity in helping us help those who have no voice of their own.

You can make your contribution via PayPal by clicking here (please type ‘Hill Country Shelter’ in the special instructions box). Or mail your contribution to:

PAWS
PO Box 695
Dripping Springs, TX 78620.

Please note ‘Hill Country Shelter’ on your check.

To discuss additional giving options for the PAWS Hill Country Campus, please call PAWS Executive Director, Kathy Turney, at (512) 944-8634.