Putnam Shelter Lowers Fees To Combat Over Population
The Putnam County Animal Shelter is significantly lowering adoption fees this week to offset overpopulation as a surge of kittens and puppies push the facility toward its maximum capacity. Shelter Director Jennifer Tracy said the facility is currently housing approximately 110 cats and 70 dogs. Tracy said the shelter typically experiences a spike in animal […]
Jackson Group’s Saturday Event Supports Future Projects
A Jackson County volunteer group hosting a fundraiser yard sale Saturday to support the long-term goal of constructing the county’s first animal shelter. Diana Mandli said the Friends of Jackson County Animal Shelter currently facilitates spay and neuter services for up to 30 animals every month at discounted rates for local residents. Mandli said the […]
Unconfirmed Contract Adds Uncertainty To White Co Shelter
The future of the White County animal shelter more uncertain today after a relocation effort seemed to gain more traction at last week’s White County Budget Committee meeting. Friends of White County Animals Vice President Amanda Goff said the animal shelter currently resides on landfill property that was recently sold to a third-party company. Goff […]
Waste Management Offers Funds To Relocate Shelter
White County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson told County Commissioners Monday that Waste Management has offered to pay the county between $500,000 and $750,000 if officials agree to relocate the animal shelter. Robinson said company wants to use the space to increase revenue through success fee collection. “They would, give us that money this, this calendar […]
White County Animal Shelter Located At Landfill, County Wants To Sell Land
A possible relocation of the White County Animal Shelter makes much-needed renovations to the facility impractical. Manager Sarah Lawson said the shelter is on the same property as a landfill the county is looking to sell. She said the shelter has 17 pens without heat, walls, or proper lighting. “We’re doing the best we can […]
Overton Locals Exploring Solutions To Animal Control Problem
A group of Overton County residents are planning ways to address what they say is a very serious animal control issue in the county. Peter LeGro said that there is an obvious problem with stray animals in Overton County. LeGro said he has reached out to county officials and state representatives about the county’s need […]
Warren Animal Shelter Increasing Community Outreach Through Open House
The Warren County Animal Shelter hosting a Christmas open House Saturday as it tries to grow community outreach efforts. Director Sherri Bradley said you can stop by at noon to learn more about pet safety and shelter operations. “Our goal is to try and educate the community about what we do,” Bradley said. “We’re going […]
White Co Animal Shelter Battling Capacity Issues
The White County Animal Shelter has reached capacity. Director Sara Lawson said on average, the shelter holds about 25 dogs. The facility currently has 38 animals without homes. “We are busting at the seams with how many dogs we have,” Lawson said. “We are consistently getting calls about more strays to pick up. People are […]
Warren Animal Shelter Seeking Volunteers, Fosters, And Adopters
Warren County Animal Shelter is in desperate need of foster homes and adoptive homes for animals. Director Sherri Bradley said the facility is currently overwhelmingly over capacity, with 106 animals at the facility. She said they are typically built to house 15 dogs and 30 cats. “If we can get people that would help volunteer […]
White Co. Animal Shelter Hopes Reduced Rates Encourages Adoptions
White County Animal Shelter is offering reduced adoption prices through September 30th. Shelter Manager Sarah Lawson said the shelter hopes the reduced rates would encourage more adoptions. “We are actually overpopulated,” Lawson said. “I think a lot of our shelters around here, even nationwide, we are all overpopulated beyond capacity. So I think we’re just […]
