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Who We Are
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 Our
Mission and History
What
Does "No Kill" Mean?
The
Staff of the Trudy Brune Hill Country SPCA
The
Hill Country SPCA Board of Directors
Our
Volunteers
Location
and Contact Information
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Our Mission and History
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The Hill Country SPCA is
the only non-profit, no-kill animal shelter providing services to the Texas Hill
Country.
Our funding comes
strictly from donations, grants, and fundraising events. We are not supported by
tax dollars.
Our Mission
Because every single animal
has value, the Hill Country SPCA is dedicated to:
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Preventing cruelty
and neglect of domesticated animals in the Texas Hill Country
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Reducing the number of homeless and
unwanted companion animals
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Eliminating
euthanasia of unwanted animals
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Fostering responsible pet ownership
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Providing shelter
and placement services for homeless and unwanted animals
Our History
The Hill Country SPCA was chartered as a 501(c)
(3) non profit organization in the state of Texas in October, 1997.
From Day One, it was the dream of the
HCSPCA organizers and volunteers to have their own shelter facility.
This dream
came true in 2003 when Ed and Trudy Brune offered to underwrite a new shelter
facility to be named after Trudy, in recognition of her life-long love of
animals.
Construction on the new building began in 2004, and the animals and staff moved
into their new quarters in September, 2005.
The grand opening of the Trudy Brune Hill
Country SPCA shelter facility was held in January, 2006.
From October, 1997 through December, 2006, the Hill Country SPCA has found
loving homes for more than 2200 unwanted dogs and cats and has paid for an
additional 2500 dogs and cats to be spayed or neutered at NO COST to their
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What Does "No-Kill" Mean? |
“No-kill” means that the Hill Country SPCA will never euthanize an animal to make room for another unwanted
animal.
This type of facility is also termed a
”limited admissions” shelter. Because we are a no-kill shelter we must carefully evaluate all animals for adoptability prior to
acceptance in our shelter.
Sadly, our choice to not waste a life means that we
can only take an adoptable animal in when we have space for it in our shelter.
If you have an animal you wish to surrender
to us, you may have to wait until your name comes up on our waiting list.
Fredericksburg and the surrounding Hill Country counties have many animals that
need help to survive and find new homes. The Hill Country SPCA is dedicated to
helping as many of these animals as possible.
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The Staff of the Trudy Brune Hill Country SPCA
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The staff of the Trudy
Brune Hill Country SPCA is responsible for the management and operation of the
shelter facility.
Staff members:
- Evaluate and admit
unwanted dogs and cats,
- Care for the animals
while they are in the shelter, and
- Facilitate their
adoption by loving new families.
In addition, the staff
supports the fundraising and community outreach efforts sponsored by the Board
of Directors.
Members of the staff
include:
Kristie Jacoby,
Shelter Manager
Julie Edwards
Adam Haun
Amanda Oehler
Laura Szeman
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The Hill Country SPCA Board of Directors
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The Hill Country SPCA Board of Directors is responsible for the health and welfare
of the Hill County SPCA organization and oversees the management and operation
of the Trudy Brune Hill Country SPCA shelter facility.
Board members:
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Provide liaison to other community organizations,
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Coordinate fund raising activities,
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Provide financial planning and management, and
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Work to ensure that the Hill Country SPCA is a contributing member of our community.
Currently, in 2007, there are nine members of the Board of Directors:
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Chris Ward -
President 2010 *
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Kellie Allen - Vice
President 2009
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John Klein -
Secretary 2009
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Judy Unger -
Treasurer 2008
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Trudy Brune 2008
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Mary Carleton 2008
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David Plavidal 2010
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Dudley Keifer 2010
Karen Weinheimer 2009
*The year after a name indicates when that person’s term expires
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Our Volunteers
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Volunteers are the life blood of the Hill Country SPCA.
Volunteers:
- Help care for the animals
- Provide animal training and TLC
- Maintain the shelter grounds,
- Serve as receptionists at the front desk,
- Conduct fundraising and community outreach activities, and, in general,
- Do whatever is needed for the welfare of the animals.
See Get Involved
to learn how you can help.
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Location and Contact Information
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The Trudy Brune Hill Country SPCA is located at:
2981 Highway 16 South,
Fredericksburg, TX 78624
Map It!
Our mailing address is:
2981 Highway 16 South,
Fredericksburg, TX 78624
We can be contacted at:
Phone: (830) 990-9085
email:
hcspca@ktc.com
Our hours are:
Mon-Fri 10 am-6 pm
Sat 10 am-4 pm
Closed Sunday
Driving Directions
From Austin
Take
I-290 West to Fredericksburg. Turn left on Highway 16 and drive south
approximately 5 miles. Our facility is on your left, across from the Gillespie
Country Fairgrounds and the Airport.
From San Antonio
Take
I-10 North/West toward El Paso. Exit at 87 North to Fredericksburg. Take 87 to
Highway Street and take a left. Follow Highway Street west to Highway 16 South.
Turn left at the stoplight onto Highway 16. Go approximately 2.5 miles south.
Our facility is on your left, across from the Gillespie Country Fairgrounds and
the Airport.
From Kerrville
Take
Highway 16 North to Fredericksburg, approximately 22 miles. Our facility is on
your right, across from the Gillespie Country Fairgrounds and the Airport.
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Make a Donation for the Animals in Our Care
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We spend an average of $50 a month
to provide food, shelter,
and medical attention for each animal in our care.
If you would
like to help us, please visit
Help the Animals
to make a
secure on line donation.
The Hill Country SPCA respects the privacy of its donors and
does not sell or exchange any donor information.
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Remember…. It’s all about the animals!
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The Hill Country SPCA
2981 South Highway 16
Fredericksburg, Texas 78624
(830) 990-9085
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