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City’s animal shelter at full capacity
Friday, August 2, 2019
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For anyone who has ever considered adopting a furry friend, now is a the time. Animal Control Officer Chelsi Leger reports that the shelter is at full capacity.

“We have 20 kennels,” said Leger. “They are all full. I actually have two kennels housing two dogs each at this time.”

Leger said she has dogs of all breeds and all sizes.

“We have a few puppies that are approximately 2-3 months old. They will grow into medium-sized dogs,” said Leger. “Others range in age from teens to adults.”

She said she has both chihuahua-mixed puppies and black lab-mixed puppies.

“The chihuahuas are small breeds, with a maximum weight of 10-12 pounds, which a lot of people seem to be looking to adopt. One is a fawn color and the other is black,” she said. “I’m not sure what the labs are mixed with but you can tell there’s a lot of labrador in them.”

Many of the canines are up for adoption but some are still under veterinarian care at this time.

“I brought in ‘Boudin’ awhile back. He was mange-infested but the good news is the mange was not contagious,” said Leger. “After two visits to the vet, he is doing much better now. After a couple more months of treatments and medicines, he is expected to recover and will be looking for a home as well.”

For dogs like Boudin, puppy food is the best thing they can eat, Leger said.

“The food has more calories and it helps build their malnourished bodies back up,” she said. “We are accepting donations of puppy food of any kind. It can be canned or hard food.”

Leger said the shelter is doing good on beds and adult dog food but no donations will ever be turned away.

She said a few adult cats and a couple kittens are currently residing there at this time as well. There is a $20 adoption fee, which includes vaccinations and deworming treatments. That fee must be paid in cash or by money order, no personal checks can be accepted, said Leger. In other news, Leger said the misting system is doing its job keeping the canines cool. “Each kennel has its own mister,” she said. “The fine mist keeps the pups damp which helps them stay cooler in the summer heat. The dogs seem to look forward to me turning them on after I feed them in the morning.” For more information on adopting a pet, contact Leger at (337) 246-1325 or (337) 821-5513.