Shelter Update

Kitten and puppy season is here, and the intake is climbing. As of March 31, total intake at the Gardenia E. Janssen Animal Shelter is 351: 215 dogs and 136 cats in need. As of March 31, the shelter has 84 animals in care: 51 dogs and 33 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 March 25-31 include: Intake: 47 Adoptions: 11 Transferred to Rescue: 8 Return to Owner: 4 Humane Euthanasia: 1