Wharton County’s Stray Pet Outreach Team (SPOT) is in urgent need of community support as it faces financial strain. With rising care costs and over 80 animals in foster homes, SPOT has paused new intakes and aims to raise $25,000 to keep operating. President Christine Stransky will step down this month after 16 years, adding uncertainty to the organization’s future. Local officials warn that SPOT’s closure could overwhelm animal services in the county. The group is calling for donations and volunteers to prevent a permanent shutdown.