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Pet Circle: Waco shelter reports lower intakes, higher returns and expansion plans
Summary
Pet Circle Regional Animal Center and Waco Animal Services reported 2025 declines in intakes, improved return-to-owner rates, reduced shelter populations (from ~900 to ~250), increased spay/neuter through BISSELL support and planned a new medical clinic and adoption trailer.
Melissa Sheldon, director of animal services, presented a 2025 operational review for Pet Circle Regional Animal Center and Waco Animal Services on Feb. 3.
Sheldon said the shelter saw declines in intakes — mainly fewer strays and owner surrenders — and cited community programs (pet pantry, trainer partnerships, Safety Net and Found Friends) designed to keep pets with owners. She said return‑to‑owner rates were up after Pet Circle’s inception and that dogs’ average time in care decreased by eight…
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