Paws Place Rescue inc.

06/17/2026

06/17/2026

To the residents of Whitney,

Although Paws Place Rescue is located just outside the city limits, we remain committed to serving our Whitney community. Over the past year, we have worked hard to bring solutions, programs, and resources that directly benefit local residents and their animals.

It is disappointing that the City of Whitney and the Chamber have not embraced opportunities to support meaningful solutions for the ongoing stray and feral dog and cat population issues. We have offered free programs, education, and now an indoor shelter that will provide even more resources to the community. No one has reached out to partner.

However, running a rescue is not free. There are real expenses, real responsibilities, and real sacrifices that come with this work. As the founder, I have to continue moving forward where progress can be made. I do not believe in spending years pushing against closed doors, nor do I believe in begging for support. My goal has always been to make a measurable impact on animal welfare, not simply exist for decades without creating change.

Life is too short to spend endless time fighting battles that produce no results. Every hour I dedicate to this mission is an hour away from my family, and if I am going to make that sacrifice, it must be where communities are willing to work together toward solutions.

To those residents who have supported us, volunteered, donated, attended events, adopted, fostered through our programs, and stood beside us—thank you. Our commitment to helping animals and responsible pet owners remains strong, and we will continue investing our time and resources where they can make the greatest difference.

— Denise Zamora
Founder & CEO
Paws Place Rescue Inc.

06/17/2026

This sweet girl is still searching for her forever family.

🐾 5 months old
🐾 Anatolian Shepherd
🐾 Great with people
🐾 Great with other dogs
🐾 Located in Whitney, TX

Her story is heartbreaking. Her mother and entire litter were dumped, but thankfully homes were found for all of her siblings. Now she’s the last one waiting for her chance.

She is a wonderful puppy with a loving personality and deserves a family of her own. Unfortunately, her caregiver cannot keep her, and she needs help finding her the right home.

Please share this post and help us find this beautiful girl the loving family she deserves. ❤️

If you are interested or would like more information, please contact Paws Place Rescue at 945-225-8250.

06/17/2026

📢 Hill County Animal Control Advisory Board Update 📢

I wanted to provide our community with an update regarding the Hill County Animal Control Advisory Board that our rescue was able to get approved.

After several attempts to obtain information, I have now received an official update from Shane Brassell
Hill County Judge. The good news is that the Animal Control Advisory Board was approved months ago by the Commissioners Court, and the application process is currently underway.

According to county officials, applications have been received from members of the public. However, several of the professional positions required by Texas law have not yet been filled. These positions require specific professional qualifications, and the county is currently awaiting qualified applicants before appointments can be finalized and the board can move forward.

I was also provided copies of the applications that have been submitted to date through a Texas Public Information Act request.

This is an important step forward for Hill County. An active advisory board can help provide recommendations, guidance, and accountability regarding animal welfare issues affecting our communities. While there is still work to be done before the board becomes fully operational, progress is being made.

I appreciate everyone who has shown interest in animal welfare and who continues to advocate for responsible solutions. Community involvement matters. I encourage residents to stay engaged, attend public meetings, and continue voicing concerns and ideas regarding animal control and public safety.

As I receive additional updates, I will continue sharing them with the community.

— Denise Zamora
Founder, Paws Place Rescue Inc.

06/17/2026

BIG NEWS FOR ANIMAL WELFARE! 🎉🐾

We did it!

Paws Place Rescue Inc. is proud to announce that we have officially received approval to partner with the City of Meridian, Texas. This partnership marks a huge step forward in expanding our Cat Program and bringing real solutions to the animal welfare challenges our communities face.

What excites me the most is not just the partnership itself, it’s the people. We are building teams of concerned citizens, volunteers, advocates, and community leaders who are willing to come together, roll up their sleeves, and make a difference. Change happens when communities unite, and that’s exactly what we’re seeing in Meridian.

Our relationships are expanding. Our programs are expanding. Most importantly, our impact is expanding.

If one city is willing to sit down, listen, collaborate, and work toward solutions, then that’s where we’ll invest our time and energy. We will continue supporting communities that want to be part of the solution and are willing to work alongside us to improve animal welfare for both animals and residents.

This is only the beginning.

Thank you to the City of Meridian, our volunteers, supporters, and every person who believes that compassion, teamwork, and action can create lasting change.

Together, we’re not just talking about the problem, we’re building solutions.

🐾 Denise Zamora
Founder & CEO
Paws Place Rescue Inc.

06/16/2026

🎉 SHOE DRIVE UPDATE! 🎉👟

📍 Pizza Junction of Whitney
✅ Our FIRST pickup is complete!
✅ Their donation box was COMPLETELY FULL!

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who has already donated and to Pizza Junction for supporting Paws Place Rescue!

🐾 Every pair of gently worn shoes helps:
• Fund our indoor animal shelter project
• Support rescue animals in our care
• Create opportunities for families through shoe recycling programs

🔥 Come on, Hill County… We got this!
Let’s see which community fills their box next!

•Clifton~Tractor Supply
•Whitney~Pizza Junction
• Burleson ~ Lowe’s
•Rio Vista~ City Hall
•Hillsboro~ ACE Hardware

👟 Goal: 2,500 Pounds of Shoes
📅 Now through August 16

Drop off your gently worn shoes at participating locations and help us reach our goal one pair at a time!

🐾 Paws Place Rescue Inc.
📞 945-225-8250
🌐 www.pawsplacerescue.com

This is exactly what community support looks like. Every pair donated helps Paws Place Rescue continue building our indoor shelter while also helping provide opportunities for families through the Funds2Orgs program.

Now it’s time for the rest of Hill County to step up! Clean out those closets, gather those shoes, and let’s hit our 2,500-pound goal together.

💙 Whitney showed up. Who’s next? 👟🐾

06/16/2026

Watching the video of the LAPD officer fatally shooting a family dog during a welfare check is heartbreaking and deeply disturbing.

As someone involved in animal welfare, I understand that officers often have to make split-second decisions. However, when a dog is simply approaching, showing no obvious signs of aggression such as growling, baring teeth, or actively attacking, serious questions need to be asked about whether lethal force was truly necessary.

This appears to have been a celebration that turned into a tragedy. A family is now grieving the loss of their beloved pet, and the entire situation could have potentially been handled differently.

I’m upset not only with the officer’s actions, but also with the circumstances that led to this encounter. A neighbor’s call for a welfare check resulted in an outcome no one should have to experience.

Our animals are family. Incidents like this are exactly why departments need continued training in animal behavior, de-escalation techniques, and non-lethal alternatives when responding to calls involving pets.

Accountability, transparency, and a thorough investigation are necessary. Families deserve answers, and communities deserve confidence that every reasonable effort is made to protect both people and animals.

My heart goes out to the family who lost their dog.

06/16/2026

📢 COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENT 📢

Tonight, Paws Place Rescue, Inc. will be attending the Meridian City Council meeting as invited speakers to discuss the growing cat population concerns within the City of Meridian and potential solutions that can benefit both the animals and the community.

As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit rescue, we believe lasting change happens when communities come together. We look forward to sharing information about responsible population management, spay and neuter efforts, community involvement, and programs that can help reduce the number of unwanted and homeless cats over time.

This is not a problem that was created overnight, and it won’t be solved overnight. However, through education, partnerships, and community participation, we can begin making a positive impact.

We are honored to have been asked to speak and appreciate the opportunity to discuss how Paws Place Rescue Inc. can work alongside Meridian residents and city leaders to help create long-term solutions.

Thank you to the City of Meridian for inviting us to be part of the conversation. We look forward to meeting residents, answering questions, and helping build a stronger future for animal welfare in Central Texas.

🐾 Paws Place Rescue, Inc.
“Helping Communities Help Animals”

06/16/2026

Meet Chewie! 🐾

Last week, a gentleman found this adorable little guy while out for a walk in Keen. Chewie actually followed him the entire way, and despite being posted on multiple lost-and-found pet pages, no owner has come forward.

This sweet boy is extremely affectionate and clingy, which leads us to believe he may be dealing with some separation anxiety. He clearly wants to be close to his people. ❤️

Chewie has now come into the care of Paws Place Rescue Inc., and while we continue the required stray hold process and search for his owner, we will also begin his veterinary care and adoption preparation.

✔️ No microchip found
✔️ Appears to be a Brussels Griffon mix
✔️ Very loving and people-oriented

Let the vetting begin! 🙆🏻‍♀️

If you are Chewie’s owner, please contact us at 945-225-8250 and be prepared to provide proof of ownership, do not send a friend or family member without proof.

Please share to help us reunite Chewie with his family or help us find him the perfect forever home if no owner is located. 🐶💕

06/16/2026

For everyone calling me asking if I can bottle-feed orphaned kittens and puppies every 2–3 hours…

May I present to you: The Rescue Rack. 🤣

Apparently someone looked at a nursing mama and said, “You know what? Let’s mass produce that.”

🐱 Kittens approved.
🐶 Puppies approved.
🙋🏻‍♀️ Denise approved because I ain’t gotz the time.

Listen, if you’re calling me because you found a litter and need help, I will absolutely guide you through the process. I’ll help you find supplies, explain feeding schedules, and do everything I can.

But if you’re expecting me to magically grow six extra arms and bottle-feed babies around the clock while running a rescue, answering calls, cleaning kennels, transporting animals, fundraising, and building a shelter…

Amazon has entered the chat. 😂

This little contraption lets multiple babies nurse at once from what can only be described as a fake b***y with ni***es. Science has truly peaked.

So here’s the deal:
👉 You foster.
👉 I’ll help.
👉 I’ll even buy one of these ridiculous-looking milk bars if it means saving lives.
👉 I’ll even transfer or adopt out🙆🏻‍♀️

Because teamwork makes the dream work, and sleep is already a distant memory around here. 😴

🐾🤣

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