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Ryan’s Monthly Rescue, better known now as #RMR, is the founding program of Ryan’s Animal Rescue Foundation (RARF).  We support animal welfare organizations across the country, and this month we have a special organization we'd like to introduce you all to.

For the month of September, we have chosen to highlight the incredible work done by the team at the Williamson County Animal Center (WCAC), an open-intake shelter that serves the good people of Williamson County, TN. WCAC is a government-funded agency that takes in approximately 4,000 domestic animals every year. Even more impressive, WCAC finds loving homes for 97% of the pets that come through their doors. In their state-of-the-art 3,500 sq. foot facility, they can house 160 cats and 90 dogs, as well as other animals including livestock. They aim to offer their animals and community members the best experience a shelter can provide.

WCAC’s mission is to improve the lives of homeless animals in Williamson County through adoption, education, and enforcement of population control measures. They partner with community members to find loving homes for every adoptable pet. They fight to end animal neglect and abuse by teaching and promoting responsible pet ownership. They are fierce advocates for reducing the number of unwanted pets that wind up on streets and in shelters by ensuring that every animal in their care is sterilized prior to adoption. They also provide low-cost spay and neuter services for community pets in an effort to slow the growth of the pet population.

In 2022, the WCAC veterinary staff performed 1,136 spay and neuter procedures on community pets, in addition to 1,790 spay and neuter surgeries on animals in the shelter’s care. However, it is estimated that as many as 50,000 community cats call Williamson County, TN their home. To address the cat overpopulation crisis, WCAC offers free spay and neuter services for any cat that spends time outside, regardless of whether it is a family pet or a community kitty. Any cat that is spayed or neutered through this WCAC program will have its ear tipped, a universally recognized symbol of a sterile cat. Through this program, WCAC aims to curb the growth of the feral cat population and better monitor the health of local colonies.

The services that WCAC provides are invaluable to their community, but this organization is in desperate need of supplies to maintain the high quality of care they provide to the thousands of animals that come through their doors. If you can, please consider donating any items from their wishlist of essential supplies. Thank you for your compassion and generosity.