When kennels get full in Texas, time runs out fast. And right now, at All Kind Animal Initiative in Abilene, dogs are running out of time.

Adopt or Foster

If you've even thought about adopting or fostering, NOW is the time to take a look at shelters like All Kind Animal Initiative. Not when your schedule clears up. Not next month. Now. These dogs don’t have the luxury of waiting.

Without immediate help from fosters or adopters, some of these Texas pups simply won’t make it.

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Texas Shelters Need You Now More Than Ever

All Kind Animal Initiative is doing everything in its power. They’ve made it their mission to be a no-kill shelter, something that takes relentless work, heart, and community support. But when the numbers hit a breaking point, even the best can’t do it alone.

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I know it’s a big decision. But maybe all it takes is a walk through the kennels, a tail wag, or a look in those eyes to know: this one’s yours.

Scroll through the gallery below. Meet the faces behind the crisis. Be the difference between hope and heartbreak in Texas.

Please Help One Of These Urgent Dogs In Texas

Gallery Credit: Chaz

Just remember, saving one dog won’t change the world, but it will change that dog’s world forever.

If you or someone you know is looking for a lovable companion, be sure to stop by All Kind Animal Initiative at 610 South 11th Street in Abilene, or get updates on pet adoption on their Facebook page.

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