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County accepts Best Friends / Petco grant to distribute return‑to‑owner kits for loose dogs
Summary
Victoria County approved participation in a Best Friends/Petco Love grant program that may provide about $2,000 in cash and up to 10 return‑to‑owner kits to help residents reunite loose dogs with owners and reduce shelter intake.
The Commissioners Court on May 12 approved Victoria County’s participation in a Best Friends/Petco Love grant project intended to increase return‑to‑owner reunifications for loose dogs.
Robin, a county animal‑services staffer, explained the program is a two‑step promotional effort with Petco and Petco Love Lost that aims to keep animals in their homes and reunite stray animals with owners using community engagement and QR‑code signage. Robin said the county was one of 45 cities originally considered and has advanced to the second phase; the second phase selected roughly 13 to 15 jurisdictions.
Robin said the grant could include a cash amount of approximately $2,000 plus up to 10 “return‑to‑owner” kits, each valued at roughly $540. The kits will be distributed to community members who volunteer to participate in neighborhood outreach in areas identified by county data heat maps showing areas of high intake. The court approved the grant application and authorized acceptance of the funding and kits.
Discussion versus decision: staff described program intent and selection criteria; the court approved acceptance of the grant and distribution plan as presented. No county matches or long‑term budget obligations were described in the meeting record.
