West Georgia animal shelter at capacity, cannot take more cats; Adoptions covered through November

Reported by Yahoo · November 11 at 1:58 PM · Summary by Pawdeck

The LaGrange Animal Shelter in West Georgia is at capacity and cannot accept more cats for now, with 50 cats and kittens currently in its care. To ease the crowding, Dr. Amanda Greathouse of Troup County Animal Hospital is sponsoring adoption fees for all cats and dogs through the end of November.

Background

Shelters at capacity often pause intake to protect animal welfare, since crowding can raise the risk of illness spreading among cats. Sponsored or reduced adoption fee events are a common way for shelters to move animals into homes faster.

Why it matters

Crowded shelters have less room for animals in urgent need, and an adoption event can open a home for a pet that is waiting.

What you can do

If you are thinking about adding a pet, contact LaGrange Animal Services at 706-298-3606 or check the shelter's website for current animals and adoption details. Adopted animals are spayed or neutered, vaccinated and microchipped.

Written by Pawdeck from the report by Yahoo. Background is general information, not advice about your dog or cat; if you are worried, call your vet.