Shelter Has 90 Animals In Care

Kitten and puppy season is here, and the intake is climbing. As of April 14, total intake for the Gardenia E. Janssen Animal Shelter in 2023 is 400: 236 dogs and 164 cats in need. As of April 14, the Shelter has 90 animals in care: 49 dogs/41 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) 966-0021 for more information.

Statistics for the week of April 8-14 include: Intake: 31 Adoptions: 12 Transferred to Rescue: 15 Return to Owner: 2 Humane Euthanasia: 1