Animal Shelter Update

As of Sept. 23, total intake for the Gardenia E. Janssen Animal Shelter is 1,078: 467 dogs and 611 cats in need. As of Sept. 23, the shelter has 164 animals in care: 68 dogs/96 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 unwanted dog and cat population in Fayette County. The shelter offers a discount voucher program for spay/neuter for citizens of Fayette County. Call (979) 9660021 for more information. Statistics for the week of Sept 17-23: Intake: 47 Adoptions: 20 Transferred to Rescue: 14 Return to Owner: 10 Humane Euthanasia: 0