On Thursday, June 4, 2026, join Maddie's® Monthly Foster Connection at 12pm PT/3pm ET, Misty Valenta, Animal Services Director of Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter, will be discussing turning those who find pets into foster caregivers.
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Webcast Description:
What is your shelter's biggest resource? If you didn't say "our community," then let's talk. In this presentation, Misty Valenta will explore how your community can transform the way you look at your intake counter. Building a community-based team through fostering benefits the everyone involved - especially the pets!
You'll learn how the Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter transformed its old intake philosophy to a services philosophy. And, in turn, inspired the community to be part of the solution.
@Misty Valenta is Shelter Director for the Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter. Her journey in animal welfare began when she took her rambunctious puppy to a training class – and the instructors convinced her to volunteer at the shelter. Since then, she has overseen marketing, media, fundraising, the volunteer program, the foster program, community events, and rescue/shelter partnerships. She has led conversations at regional events such Texas Unites for Animals, New Mexico Humane Conference, and Carolinas Unite. And been honored to present at national conferences such as the Best Friends National Conference. Misty lives in Austin with her husband, children, and her furry tripod canine child.
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Kelly Duer
Senior Shelter Solutions Specialist
Maddie's Fund
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