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March brings a fresh season of learning, safety, and celebration for our pet‑loving community. This month’s issue highlights Poison Prevention Awareness, tips for navigating spring allergies, and a reminder that kitten season is on the way. We’re also sharing February’s adoption wins and featuring a powerful Behind the Badge story that offers a heartfelt look at the animals—and the moments—that keep the shelter team going.
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🌸Spring Allergies & Pets:
A Seasonal Guide for Pet Families
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As the days get longer and North Texas starts to bloom, many of us feel that familiar tickle in the air, and our pets often feel it too. Spring brings sunshine, fresh starts, and… allergens. Lots of them.
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While we’re stocking up on tissues and antihistamines, our pets may be quietly dealing with their own seasonal discomfort. Understanding spring allergies is an important part of responsible pet ownership.
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🚨Poison Prevention Awareness:
What Every Pet Owner Should Know
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National Pet Poison Prevention Month
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Most pet parents hear “poison control” and picture bleach bottles or chemicals. But did you know that some of the most dangerous toxins for pets are everyday items they can easily reach, like chocolate, grapes, lilies, and even sugar‑free gum?
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In our latest blog, we break down the surprising household hazards, the seasonal risks to watch for, and the simple habits that keep pets safe year‑round.
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A little awareness goes a long way in protecting the animals we love.
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🍼 Kitten Season Is Coming
Here’s How You Can Make a Difference
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As spring approaches, so does kitten season—the time of year when shelters and rescues see a surge in pregnant cats and newborn litters. A few simple actions from our community can prevent hundreds of kittens from ever ending up in crisis.
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1. Spay/Neuter Your Cats
One unspayed female cat can have up to three litters a year, and her kittens can start reproducing as early as four months old. That’s how “cat math” turns one cat into dozens in just a year. Spaying and neutering is the single most effective way to reduce overcrowding and keep cats healthier and safer.
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2. Volunteer to Foster
Kittens thrive in homes, not kennels. Fostering gives them a safe place to grow, socialize, and prepare for adoption. If you’re curious about fostering or want to feel more prepared, the Kitten Lady’s fostering guides are a fantastic place to start: https://www.kittenlady.org/fostering.
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3. Donate Kitten Supplies
As intake surges, shelters and rescue organizations rely on community generosity to keep vulnerable kittens safe, warm, and growing strong. Help lighten the load for overwhelmed teams by dropping off supplies directly at Little Elm Animal Shelter or a rescue organization.
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✨ Pet of the Week ✨
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Each week, FLEAS spotlights a shelter pet on social media and digital billboards across town, boosting their visibility and giving them a better shot at finding a loving home. Last month, that spotlight truly delivered: three of our five featured pets have found their families!
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Now, we need your help finding homes for Wallen and Batman.
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The Best "Business in the Front" Buddy
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Wallen is a 1-year-old Husky mix who doesn’t just walk into a room—he makes an entrance. With a natural "mullet-meets-mohawk" that would make his country music namesake proud, Wallen is a sweet, easygoing boy who fits in everywhere while still managing to stand out. He’s fun without being wild and ready to bring his signature style to your family!
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The Best “Hero in the House” Sidekick
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Batman may not be cruising through Gotham, but this handsome boy definitely brings superhero energy everywhere he goes. Calm, loyal, and always ready for treats, Batman is the perfect partner for anyone looking for a steady, loving sidekick. Kids aren’t really his scene, but for the right grown‑up home, he’s ready to swoop in and save the day.
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🐈⬛ February’s Happiest Tails 🐕
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February delivered 29 beautiful new beginnings, including seven former Pets of the Week. Pearl, who waited more than 365 days for her chance, finally got her happily‑ever‑after. Every post, every share, every bit of visibility you help create truly moves pets closer to home.
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Cats: Bridgett, Jerry, Harmony, Josie, Ginger, Flixie, Miss Hiss, Ms. Garrett, Larry, Jalapeno, Sienna, Fluffernutter, Ruffles, Velvet
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Dogs: Pearl, Logan, Little Bit, Pancho, Bella, Bear, Sandy, Rocky, Petey, Boone, Cobalt, Dennis, Russel, Ivory, Skye
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🛡️ 36 Pets Protected (and More to Come!)
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Thanks to our incredible donors, FLEAS proudly sponsored 36 free microchips during the TCAP Vaccine Clinic on February 28th! Every chip is a permanent lifeline—a digital ticket home for a lost pet.
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Because we’re committed to keeping Little Elm area families together, we’re doing it again! Mark your calendars and help us spread the word:
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- When: Saturday, May 9th
- Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
- Location: Little Elm Animal Shelter - 1605 Mark Tree Ln, Little Elm, TX 75068
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A huge thank you to Texas Coalition for Animal Protection (TCAP) for partnering with us to bring this vital safety net to our community.
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Join us for Yappy Hour at Posh & Pours
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Can't make yappy hour? The giving event will continue Mar 22 - Apr 22 at Posh & Pours!
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🫶 FLEAS Hosted Our First Volunteer Meeting
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A huge thank‑you to everyone who joined us for our first volunteer meeting. Your energy, ideas, and enthusiasm set such a hopeful tone for the year ahead. We’re excited to see our programs grow with your support and can’t wait to build even more impact for the animals and families we serve.
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Interested in getting involved?
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Behind the Badge: The Stories That Keep Me Going
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Every morning when I walk into the shelter, it’s not just a building full of kennels and cages that I see. It’s a building full of stories.
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Some of those stories begin the moment an animal comes through our doors. Others began long before we ever meet them. Sometimes I know the entire journey that brought them to us—the good, the bad, and everything in between. And while some of those stories are uplifting, others are the kind that stay with you long after the lights are off and the building is quiet. There are a few that still give me nightmares.
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Animal welfare is not always easy work. Anyone who has spent time in this field knows that. You see animals at their most vulnerable moments. You see the consequences of neglect, misunderstanding, and sometimes cruelty. But you also see resilience in its purest form. Animals have an incredible ability to forgive, to trust again, and to keep moving forward—even when their story has not been kind to them.
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Those are the moments that stay with me just as much as the difficult ones...
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Tamara Cervi serves as the Managing Director of Animal Services for the Town of Little Elm. She is a passionate animal advocate, mother, wife, and lover of nature and all its inhabitants.
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Thank you for showing up for Little Elm area pets and their people. 💕
Whether you adopt, donate, volunteer, or simply stay connected, you help make every success story possible. We’re grateful for you and excited for all we’ll continue to accomplish together.
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Just $25 provides a full month of food for 8 cats or 2 medium-sized dogs. Your support helps ensure no pet's bowl goes empty in the Little Elm area.
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Friends of Little Elm Animal Support
2701 Little Elm Pkwy. Ste 100-1006
Little Elm, TX 75068
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