KILLEEN, Texas (Nov. 21, 2025) – The City of Killeen Animal Services Department is kicking off the holiday season by joining a communitywide “Pie Challenge” from Nov. 19 to Dec. 3. The initiative aims to raise awareness of shelter needs and promote adoptions during the busy winter months.
Killeen Animal Services is partnering with the Lampasas Animal Shelter for the friendly challenge, which supports local shelter pets while spreading holiday cheer. As part of the effort, the department has launched an Amazon Wishlist for essential supplies. For every five donations received, Animal Services Director Amanda Moore will take a pie to the face. For every 10 positive outcomes — including pet adoptions, rescue transfers, foster placements or returns to owners — a Killeen Animal Services staff member will also be pied. Residents can vote for who gets pied by commenting on the Killeen Animal Services Facebook page.
“This challenge is a fun way to bring our community together during the holidays,” Killeen Animal Services Director Amanda Moore said. “Every donation, adoption or foster helps us provide the best care possible to the pets who rely on us.”
Killeen Animal Services has also extended the challenge to the Harker Heights Pet Adoption Center and the Bell County Animal Shelter to encourage regional participation.
How to help this holiday season:
- Donate items through the Animal Services Amazon Wishlist, including pet food, toys, bedding, treats, cleaning supplies and enrichment items.
- Adopt or foster a pet to help reduce overcrowding.
- Reclaim lost pets promptly.
- Volunteer with cleaning, enrichment, dog walking or events.
- Share adoptable pets online.
For more information about the “Pie Challenge,” follow Killeen Animal Services on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/KilleenAnimalServices/) or call 254-526-4455.
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