Pets

Luna Raptor and her special human, Tara Stewart, principal at S.T.E.P., GISD’s Successful Transition Education Program at the Wilco Juvenile Justice Center.

GISD therapy dog a finalist in “Hero Pets” national competition, needs your vote

Katherine Hamilton

Friday, April 3, 2026

Luna Raptor, Georgetown ISD’s therapy dog needs your vote. Luna is the beloved Irish Setter whose loving and gentle disposition makes everything alright at the Wilco Juvenile Justice Center.

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Animal shelter merger streamlines services in Georgetown

Kaitlyn Wilkes

Thursday, December 18, 2025

The Georgetown Animal Shelter was folded into the Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter six months ago, with the county shelter at 1855 Inner Loop now serving as the central location for main shelter services in Georgetown.

Jeff Lanfear and Bronson, left, his English bulldog, and Zoso, right, his French bulldog, were participants in the Popp Pup Parade in downtown Georgetown on Sunday, April 30, 2023, the final day of this year's Red Poppy Festival. The pet parade is coordinated by Wag Heaven.

Georgetown Pet Guide: local pet shops, animal shelters and services

Abbey Archer

Friday, June 14, 2024

Georgetown is a pet friendly city. It sometimes seems there are just as many pet strollers as there are baby strollers around town. Whether your pet barks, meows, or swims, Georgetown has everything that you need to pamper and care for them. This list is not comprehensive.

Jodie Hooks, owner of Dog House Drinkery & Dog Park, stands with a happy customer. Photos courtesy Dog House Drinkery & Dog Park

Tails wag at Dog House Drinkery & Dog Park in Leander

Abbey Archer

Thursday, March 14, 2024

“We pride ourselves on being the community dog park that happens to have a really cool bar,” said Jodie Hooks, owner of Dog House Drinkery & Dog Park. “Our unofficial slogan is ‘Where everyone knows your dog’s name.’ We really focus on the dogs first and the humans second.

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Williamson County Animal Shelter hosts annual foster program

Nalani Nuylan

Friday, November 17, 2023

The Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter will offer its annual Home for the Holidays fostering program this year. As a part of the Home for the Holidays foster program, residents can pick out any medium or large dog as a foster pet through the holiday season.

Friends Jani Rautaneva, left, and Sanora Baptiste leave on a 52-mile bicycle ride together, departing from Berry Springs Park and Preserve Saturday morning, November 12. Temperatures were in the upper-30s this morning, but these experienced cyclists knew how to dress for the weather on a crisp autumn day.

Photos: Cool morning in Berry Creek Park and Preserve

News Staff

Thursday, November 17, 2022

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