Mission Statement
The mission of Wimberley Adoption Group & Rescue (WAG Rescue) is to come to the aid of abandoned, neglected, unclaimed and surrendered dogs and puppies in and around the Wimberley area and western Hays County.
WAG Rescue takes in any dog or puppy in need regardless of their age or condition.
WAG Rescue provides medical and emotional care for these animals and places them in a nurturing environment where they receive training and learn socialization skills until they are ready to be adopted into loving, permanent homes. WAG Rescue promotes the compassionate treatment of all animals and seeks to educate the public about responsible pet ownership and advocates spay/neutering of pets in order to prevent overpopulation and much animal suffering. WAG Rescue also serves as a resource for all lost and found animals in western Hays County.
Our Story
WAG Rescue incorporated June 25, 2009 and officially became a non-profit 501 (c) (3) public charity in October 2009. Patricia Davis & Debbie Nordyke saw the need for a dog rescue organization based on the large number of found, unclaimed dogs and puppies in the Wimberley area that were often picked up by Hays County Animal Control and taken to the San Marcos Shelter. Sadly, others were left to fend for themselves in our rural area. Also, at the time, there were no resources for owner surrenders or for lost and found animals in the area.
WAG Rescue held its 1st Annual Garage Sale Fundraiser in November 2009 which grossed over $3,500.00. An anonymous patron came forward with a generous matching grant to provide us with the additional funds needed for our first year of operation. Since that time, we have grown past the garage sale stage and now have a retail/thrift store, Treasures on Twelve. The store receives donations almost daily from the community. Treasures on Twelve is operated completely by volunteers and the proceeds from the store go to support our organization.
From the outset, WAG Rescue established a working relationship with Dr. Mike Sheffield of Wimberley Veterinary Clinic and Dr. Todd Henry of Cypress Creek Animal Hospital. More recently, Dr. Phillip Schwarzlose of Four Paws Veterinary Hospital, San Marcos has joined our team of vet care professionals. They have all graciously given us a discount on veterinary care for our dogs. We could not function without their support and the excellent care our dogs receive from them. Additionally, we have a working relationship with Emancipet utilizing the discount given a non-profit charity for spay & neuter procedures for WAG Rescue dogs.
Our Vision
To build a modest facility on our refuge property to house our dogs that are not in foster care. We need a permanent structure that can be properly sanitized and house all of our dogs during inclement weather.