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Montgomery County Animal Care and Control releases September 2016 Statistics

Montgomery County Animal Care and ControlMontgomery County, TN – In an effort to make the public aware of the animal problem in Montgomery County, Montgomery County Animal Care and Control has released the statistics on the intake, adoption and euthanasia.

In September, Montgomery County Animal Care and Control took in a total of 421 animals (199 cats, 218 dogs, 1 goat, 1 turkey and 2 rabbits).

Montgomery County Animal Care and Control
Montgomery County Animal Care and Control

Of these, 79 were owner surrenders (29 cats, 48 dogs – 3 of these dogs were owner request euthanasia and 2 rabbits); 4 animals were placed under protective custody due to cruelty cases, 10 animals were abandoned (4 cats and 6 dogs) and 312 animals were brought in as strays.

13 animals were return adoptions (1 cat and 12 dogs).

On the out take side, 237 animals were processed out of the facility: 79 were adopted to new homes (26 cats, 52 dogs and 1 turkey); 117 transferred to rescue organizations (52 cats and 65 dogs); and 42 happily reclaimed by their owners (1 cats, 41 dogs).

Sadly, 178 were euthanized (129 cats and 49 dogs).

Thank you to all those who adopted, fostered and rescued! Look at all the lives you have saved!

About Montgomery County Animal Control

Montgomery County Animal Care and ControlThe mission of Montgomery County Animal Care and Control is to promote and enforce the humane treatment of our animal population as well as a dedication to rabies eradication, reducing animal euthanasia and controlling the pet population through a cooperative effort with the community.

You can contact Montgomery County Animal Care and Control by phone at 931.648.5750. They are located at 616 North Spring Street, Clarksville, TN 37040.

You can visit their website at www.mcgtn.org/animal-control

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