If you've even thought about getting a dog in Texas lately, this is your sign. Right now in Abilene, a group of dogs on the Urgent List at All Kind Animal Initiative are running out of time, and they need your help more than ever.

Texas Shelters Are Full

The shelter is full. Like, bursting at the seams. And while All Kind Animal Initiative has done amazing work getting to no-kill status, the reality is that some dogs have been there for months waiting for someone, anyone, to take a chance on them.

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This week's Urgent List is a tough one. These pups are at risk simply because space is tight. Some are shy, some are absolute goofballs, and some just need a quiet home where they can decompress and be loved. But all of them? 100% deserving of a shot at life.

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Here’s where you come in. Whether you can adopt or just foster for a little while, you can literally save a life today. Even one dog out of the shelter opens up space and buys time for another.

Meet This Week's Urgent Dogs In Texas

Check out the gallery below. Every dog you see is ready to shower you with kisses, bring joy into your home, and be your new best friend. They don’t have much time left, but you can change that.

Can You Save One Of These Texas Dogs?

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Adoptions and fosters happen right here in Abilene. Swing by All Kind Animal Initiative at 610 ES 11th or contact them online.

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