HomeMy WebLinkAboutElizabeth Hinds for Friends of Animal Shelter_08.2021
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, Elizabeth Hinds has been a kitten foster for the Georgetown Animal Shelter since June
6, 2016, after reading an article in the Williamson County Sun about the shelter needing foster
support from the community; and
WHEREAS, Elizabeth cares for an average of 35 kittens per year, totaling more than 175 kittens
over the last 5 years, with as many as 13 neonatal kittens at one time requiring around the clock
care, including bottle feeding every 2 hours; and
WHEREAS, she is willing to take on any kitten in need, accepting kittens so young they still have
their eyes and ears closed and an attached umbilical cord; and
WHEREAS, in 2019, she had a litter of kittens with severe reflux, requiring additional care when
feeding. In order to continue to care for her family and the kittens, she propped the kittens up in the
front pocket of her overalls after feeding so they could digest their food without becoming ill; and
WHEREAS, while these kittens went on to be adopted, not all leave her home. She adopted four
kitten foster fails, a chihuahua, and mouse from the Georgetown Animal Shelter. Fostering saves
the lives of neonatal and pee wee kittens, provides a safe and healthy environment for kittens to
grow, relieves the stress of kittens, and creates space in shelters for other animals in need.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, JOSH SCHROEDER, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN,
TEXAS,
do hereby take this opportunity to thank
Elizabeth Hinds
for being the everyday hero that she is and for making every kitten life matter.