Summary
The shelter is back at a 90% live release rate — no-kill territory — with a booming volunteer program, a new dog day-out program, and about $15,000 in Best Friends donations.
At a glance
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Last discussed Aug 11, 2026.
Impact analysis
About $15,000 in outside donations support adoption programs at no cost to the county.
Shelter animals, adopters, and residents who use the new outing and volunteer programs.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Fiscal Court - Aug 11, 2026
July saw 49 adoptions and a 93% live release rate at the county shelter, plus 212 complaint investigations. Programs like Waggin' Tales reading sessions and the Etown Police dog adoption are connecting the shelter with the community.
Fiscal Court - Jun 9, 2026
The shelter is back at a 90% live release rate — no-kill territory — with a booming volunteer program, a new dog day-out program, and about $15,000 in Best Friends donations.
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