James Flores has been promoted to assistant director of the City’s Neighborhood and Family Services Department, responsible for managing the Animal Services and Code Compliance divisions. Among the changes he has overseen to date at the Animal Shelter are a dramatic reduction in euthanasia, an expedited adoption process for rescue groups, and weekly opportunities for volunteers to walk shelter dog

Dixie, a sweet lab mix, was a stray that was found and rescued here in San Angelo. Dixie is about six months old, and a very smart pup. She already knows how to sit and shake. She has a very even temperament, and loves to play, but also loves to snuggle...

We have 3 pictures, and there are 6 puppies waiting for new homes! Their mother is a lab/sheepdog and the dad is terrier/chihuahua. These pups are 8 weeks old and will probably be medium sized dogs. They will be in PAWS' possession next week...

Mikayla is a three year old Border Collie and Basset Hound mix. This means she's super smart, and likes to relax after some time playing. This adorable pup is a real love sponge. she loves being petted and the center of attention, but she gives as good as she gets...

Say hello to this cutie, Onion the Yorkie. We promise he won't make you cry! He's actually of the sweet variety. It's just cause he has layers... like an onion. Which is kinda true when you look at his haircut. This little guy is a year and a half old, and one adorable Yorkie...

Say hello to Mr. Waffles. OK. His name is just Waffles, but look at that face! He's so sweet and dignified, we just had to add the Mister part. So, Waffles is a three year old Cairn Terrier. Did you know that Cairn Terriers are an officially recognized breed by the American Kennel Club...

Today, March 23rd, is National Puppy Day. Thanks to mihaifrancu on YouTube, you can celebrate with the adorable video of puppies just being puppies. National Puppy Day is intended to help raise awareness for all those pups that were orphaned one way or another...

Meet Brutus. He is a one year old chihuahua. He was first spotted running around Southwest and Sunset. When PAWS finally caught up to him, they found that he had two fractures to his pelvis and a broken leg. After surgery, Brutus is fully recovered, and his looking to find his wonderful forever home...

Walker is an adorable 4 year old Spaniel mix. While he isn't quiet a puppy anymore, Walker has tons of energy that would go well with an active family, kids, or a runner. He loves kids, and would do well with any age group of little ones...

Roxanne is a 2-year-old pitbull terrier mix who loves kids and other dogs. She weighs about 50 pounds. Roxanne is spayed, current on vaccinations, microchipped, and has tested negative for heart worms. She is available for adoption for $150...