Young Williams Animal Center

01/11/2025

☃️⚠️Due to the road conditions, our Animal Services team is currently responding to emergency calls only until 5:30pm today. Remember to bring your pets inside or give them a warm place away from freezing temperatures. Stay safe and warm!

01/11/2025

❄CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC 1/11❄

Due to the winter storm, we will be closed to the public again tomorrow. Please bring your pets inside. If your dogs are outside, make sure the bedding in outdoor shelters is not frozen and is thick enough to provide adequate warmth. Pine shavings are ideal, but do not use blankets or fabric because they hold on to moisture and will freeze.

❄️Check your dogs for signs of Hypothermia and Frostbite.

• Hypothermia – Shivering – if your pet is shivering, it MUST come inside. Shallow breathing, Tiredness Fixed, dilated pupils (emergency)

• Frostbite – Check ears and feet first. Pain/tenderness when touched. Swelling in affected area. Pale, blue, gray or black skin in the affected area. Skin cold to the touch. Stiffness or clumsiness. Blisters.

Remember - if it’s too cold for you to be outside overnight, it is probably too cold for your pets to be outside overnight. Please bring them in.

01/10/2025

Our Animal Services team is currently out responding to calls. As night falls they will be moving to Emergency calls only between the hours of 4p and 7p.

Reminder to bring your pets in or give them a place away from the elements until the storm is over. Stay safe and warm!

01/10/2025

A quick read with tips for you and your pets during this winter weather!

As we bundle up in our comfy sweaters and sip on hot cocoa, it's important to remember our furry friends who also need to adjust to these colder months. Here is a quick guide on keeping your pets safe and warm this winter.

01/10/2025

Meet Black Beans! He is a loving boy who just wants to cuddle and play. He loves toys, especially balls! He gets along well with other dogs and is a rough and rowdy player. However, he would not do well with cats. He loves to meet new people and go on group walks or the farmers market. Black Beans is crate trained and sleeps through the night in his crate. His leash skills are quickly improving, and he loves to go for walks at Ijams or hike House Mountain.

1 year 7 months
43 lbs

01/09/2025

❄CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC 1/10❄

With the winter storm advisories in effect, we will be closed to the public tomorrow. Fear not, we will still have employees and volunteers tending to the animals.

With this weather in mind, we'd like to remind you to be sure to bring your pets in from the elements. If being inside the home isn't an option, providing them with an enclosed space away from the wind and elements is crucial. If you need assistance creating a warm space, our Animal Services team is prepared to help with cedar chips and dog houses (while supplies last).

01/09/2025

Here comes Bedazzle! He is here to shine and shimmer. He walks well on a leash, until he sees a friend and then he just wants to give kisses. Bedazzle will sit for treats and is a master treat catcher if you toss him a snack. Staff find him to be as sweet as can be. Ask to visit Bedazzle today!

2 years old
49 lbs

01/08/2025

Sweet as the cereal Cinnamon Toast Crunch is this fella. Crunch is a people-oriented gentleman, often saying hello to strangers in the hall. He attends playgroups with his other dog friends, being described as sweet and social. He is usually found snoozing on his little bed, but is always happy to take a walk with a new friend. Meet Crunch today!

2 years old
55 lbs

01/08/2025

This here is Swiper! He might be a bit shy at first, but with some treats and some love, he warms up to be a bouncy boy. Staff find him to be a real goober. Swiper takes treats from your hand so gently. He makes a good cuddle bug. He has a great love for toys. The stuffed animal ones are just the best! Swiper might just swipe your heart!

2 years old
48 lbs

01/07/2025

Meet BFG (Big Friendly Giant) He suffers from size perception disorder, he believes he weighs 10 lbs and should sit in your lap. True to his Great Dane nature this boy only wants one thing, love. He's incredibly friendly and has never met a stranger. Despite his large stature, he is still just a puppy and still has some learning to do. But he walks well on a leash and likes to keep a tidy kennel. Stop by and meet this gentle giant today!

1-2 years old
100 lbs

01/07/2025

Chubbs here is a short and stocky young man. He likes to play with his toys. The stuffed ones seem to be his favourites. He has done well with all the people has has met, kiddos included. He likes to be social in dog playgroups, but gets a bit overwhelmed if another dog is pushy with him. He likes to just coexist with other dogs. Chubbs is a gentleman and prefers to not get rowdy. Meet this sweet man at Kingston Pike today!

3 years 3 months
52 lbs

01/06/2025

Puffle is the silliest and sweetest gal around. She charms the staff with all of her goofy antics. She is uber sweet with all the people she meets. She won't complain if any new friends pass a little treat along to her either. In dog playgroups, she has been described as social and playful with her buds. She is a moderate activity level type girl, being the perfect mix of active and cuddly.

1.5 years old
48 lbs

01/06/2025

Have you or your dog been looking for someone to lean on? Look no further! Kash is friends with humans and dogs alike-- she is one of our "tester dogs" here at Young-Williams. That means she helps us test if other dogs are dog friendly or not. She also helps dogs that get overwhelmed by big groups play one on one. With humans, she likes to cuddle and gaze at you fondly. She has great leash manners and loves to go on walks. Adopt Kash today!

2 years old
48 lbs

01/05/2025

☃️Inclement Weather☃️
Due to inclement weather, both shelter locations will be closing early at 4pm today. Please be safe in your travels today. We appreciate your patience as we continue to care for all of the YWAC pets. Stay safe and warm out there! Remember that you can view all available pets from the comfort of your home at young-williams.org/adopt 🐾❄️

01/03/2025

This is Diesel Rig! He is very loving and energetic. He is a good dog and loves to play/be outdoors. He loves kids and…well…anyone, really! Stop by the shelter on Division St. to meet him today!

1 year 10 months
55 lbs

01/02/2025

Meet Axle, a handsome and affectionate 3-year-old Golden Retriever mix with a big heart and a protective streak. Axle is a social butterfly who loves spending time with his people and enjoys going on walks and playing with toys. He's also a bit of a comedian, always ready to make his humans laugh with his silly antics.

Axle is looking for a loving and patient home with adults or older children who can provide him with the attention and guidance he needs. He would do best in a home without young children. With the right training and socialization, Axle can thrive in a loving and supportive environment.

3 years ago
60 lbs

12/31/2024