Animal Shelter Update

As of March 10, total intake for the Gardenia E. Janssen Animal Shelter is 230: 157 dogs and 91 cats in need. As of March 10, the shelter has 59 animals in care: 49 dogs and 10 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 March 4-10 includes: Intake: 23 Adoptions: 20 Transferred to Rescue: 5 Return to Owner: 0 Humane Euthanasia: 0