January 2026 Newsletter

🐾 Happy New Year, FWACC Heroes! 🐾

January marks a fresh start, new goals, and renewed hope for the animals in our care. As we step into a new year, we want to take a moment to thank you—our incredible volunteers and fosters—whose compassion and commitment continue to save lives every single day.

This month’s newsletter highlights the impact you made in December, introduces pets in need of foster or adoption, shares an inspiring success story, and outlines ways you can get involved as we kick off the year strong. Together, we’re setting the tone for another year of lifesaving work at FWACC.

Here’s a snapshot of the incredible impact our FWACC community made last month:

• Animals Placed in Foster in January: 197

• Silcox Shelter Total Volunteer Hours Logged: 248

• North Campus Total Volunteer Hours Logged: 352

• Total Pets Transported: 95 (28 were Urgent Pets!)

• Offsite Event Adoptions: 8

• FWACC Live Release Rate: 92.88% - Lets Go!

Your time, energy, and dedication continue to make these numbers possible—thank you for being the heartbeat of FWACC.

Kellei Mayes has been a dedicated member of the FWACC community since 2021, and she’s a familiar face at Silcox Shelter, events, and transport days. In December, Kellei truly did it all—assisting with Outbound, Urgent Pet Advocacy, Dog Walking, and serving as a Transport Assistant.

She volunteered an incredible 49 hours in December and has fostered 32 animals, providing lifesaving care and compassion every step of the way. Kellei’s reliability, versatility, and heart for animals make her an invaluable part of our team.

Thank you, Kellei, for everything you do!

Meet Ruckus, Buford, and Mika—three incredible dogs who are more than ready for a break from the shelter environment and a chance to decompress in a foster home.

Each of these dogs has their own unique personality, strengths, and needs, but they all share one thing in common: they would thrive with the comfort, routine, and love of a home setting. A short foster stay can make a huge difference—helping them relax, show their true selves, and increase their chances of adoption or rescue placement.

📌 Want to learn more?
You can find detailed information, notes, and photos for Ruckus, Buford, and Mika on our FWACC Foster Trello Board:

👉 Click here to view the Foster Trello Board:
https://trello.com/b/y5o4hKeV/fwacc-foster-needed

New year, new happy endings!

When Harper first arrived in October of 2024, her legs were in bad shape. She struggled to move comfortably, but her spirit never wavered. That’s when our wonderful foster, Katie Tyrell, stepped in to give her the care and patience she needed.

Katie stayed by Harper’s side through surgery and recovery, helping her rebuild her strength one step at a time. Just as Harper was starting to feel like herself again, another challenge appeared — she tested positive for heartworms. But Katie didn’t give up on her. She continued to foster Harper through every round of treatment and every small victory along the way.

Now, more than a year later, Harper’s story has come full circle. She left Texas on 12/3/25 and thanks to Katie’s dedication and love, Harper is healthy, happy, and finally in her forever home in Massachusetts.

Stories like this remind us why we do this work—and what’s possible when a community comes together for animals in need.

January brings fresh opportunities to get involved, try something new, and continue supporting FWACC animals across both campuses. From enrichment activities to special programs, there’s something for everyone.

• Foster Event Sign-Ups: Click Here

• Volunteer Event Sign-Ups: Click Here

Be sure to check the calendar regularly as new opportunities are added throughout the month.

Each month, we highlight key areas where volunteers can make the greatest impact:

• North Animal Campus | Doggy Day Out: Click Here

• Silcox Animal Shelter | Doggy Day Out: Click Here

👉 Click Here: Dog-Friendly Spots in Fort Worth for Your Doggy Day Out Adventures

As we begin a new year, we want you to know how deeply appreciated you are. Your dedication, kindness, and consistency save lives—and create hope where it’s needed most. We are honored to work alongside such an incredible community.

Here’s to a year filled with second chances, happy tails, and lifesaving moments. Thank you for being part of the FWACC family. 🐾💙

Warm wishes,
The FWACC Team