Animal Shelter Update

As of Aug. 19, the total year-to-date intake is 886: 393 dogs and 493 cats at the Gardenia E. Janssen Animal Shelter. There are 143 animals in care: 66 dogs and 77 cats. This number includes animals in the facility, in foster care for medical, waiting on available space, or awaiting transport to rescue partner. The shelter offers a discount voucher program for spay/neuter for citizens of Fayette County. Call (979) 966-0021 for more information.

Statistics for the week of July 23 through Aug. 19 include: Intake: 115 Adoptions: 67 Transferred to Rescue: 14 Return to Owner: 4 Humane Euthanasia: 4