New animal shelter also boosts quality of community

New animal shelter also boosts quality of community The case can be made that responsible animal control speaks volumes about a community. If all pet owners acted responsibly, the need to control and shelter unwanted animals would be negligible. Other amenities include: outdoor space for the animals to exercise; ample parking and handicap accessibility; top-quality ventilation designed to control the spread of disease; an isolation area to segregate incoming strays; a surgery room; and meeting rooms for instruction and familiarizing families with their new pets. and a 5K walk/ run begins at 2 p. The new facility is approximately 10,000 square-feet, nearly double the size of the existing shelter at 919 E. It includes 84 cat cages, 53 dog cages and 25 outdoor cages. The $2 million cost of the project includes money from Jefferson City's capital improvement sales tax, Cole County, Friends of the Jefferson City Animal Shelter, Heart of Missouri Humane Society and private donations. A feature at the new shelter is an in-house spay and neutering service, which officials estimate will save the city $50,000 a year. An open house will be held today at the new shelter on Hyde Park Road. This partnership represents governments, organizations and individuals willing to invest in the health and safety of our community. Sadly, that isn't the case. The cages are capable of holding more than one animal. Our community may take comfort, however, in the understanding that government officials and private citizens are dedicated both to public welfare and the compassionate control of unwanted animals. New animal shelter also boosts quality of community Trade News selected by Local Linkup on 05/06/2012