Animal Shelter Has 113 in Care

Kitten and puppy season is here, and the intake is climbing. As of April 28, total intake for the Gardenia E. Janssen Animal Shelter is 492: 267 dogs and 225 cats in need. As of April 28, the shelter has 113 animals in care: 52 dogs/61 cats. This number includes animals in the facility, in foster care for medical, waiting on available space, or awaiting transport to rescue partner.

Spay and neuter is the only way to manage the stray, unwanted dog and cat population in Fayette County. The shelter offers a discount voucher program for the citizens of Fayette County for the spay/neuter of family pets. Call (979) 9660021 for more information.

Statistics for the weeks of April 15-28 include: Intake: 92 Adoptions: 35 Transferred to Rescue: 17 Return to Owner: 3 Humane Euthanasia: 5