Annual Report

Key Highlights of the 2025 Annual Report

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    21,600+ calls were dispatched
  • 3,911 neglect investigations
  • 3,143 animal intake
  • 2,948 live exits
  • 2,200+ fosters
  • 2,077 citations issued
  • 1,921 shelter spay/neuter surgeries
    -additional grant programming reduced surgical costs to $22 per animal and represents a 99% increase in services proved from 2024.
  • 1,908 animals assisted through Pet Food Pantry
  • 1,846 adoptions
  • 1,608 rescue partner transfers or owner reunification
  • 720 Bark Breaks given
  • 380 volunteers provided 5,672 hours
  • 300 animal bites investigated
  • 294 animals assisted through Vaccine Clinic
  • 252 SNIFF program (Safety Net in Found Finder's)
  • 126 on-site dog kennels
  • 80 statewide events
  • 51 McLennan County animal transports
  • 37 on-site cat kennels
  • 31 aggressive dog cases
  • 13 dangerous dog cases
  • 1 serious bodily injury incident
  • Pet Circle Director, Melissa Sheldon, was named 2025 Animal Shelter Professional of the Year

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An Animal Patrol Officer holding an owl at the center.

Owl at the Shelter

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A group of Baylor students participating in Puppy Yoga.

Baylor Puppy Yoga

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Pet Circle staff in the Dia de los Muertos parade with dogs in costume.

Dia de los Muertos

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A Waco firefighter snuggling with a dog on the front of a fire truck.

Waco Firefighter

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Karen, a volunteer, poses with a shelter dog.

Karen, a Volunteer

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A young girl and boy holding a lemonade stand to benefit Pet Circle.

Lemonade Stand

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Animal Shelter staff standing in a line.

Staff

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Waco Police SWAT officers playing with shelter dogs.

Waco SWAT

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Library Tales and Tails event participants loving on a shelter dog.

Tales & Tails Event

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Doctor Vallon performing surgery.

Dr. Vallon

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Ed, a volunteer, giving a treat to a shelter dog.

Ed, a Volunteer

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