Animal Shelter Update

As of Feb. 17, total intake for the Gardenia E. Janssen Animal Shelter is 181: 119 dogs and 62 cats in need. As of Feb. 17, the shelter has 56 animals in care: 45 dogs/11 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 week of Feb. 10-17 include: Intake: 16 Adoptions: 10 Transferred to Rescue: 7 Return to Owner: 1 Humane Euthanasia: 1