Montgomery County Animal Care and Control releases November 2016 Statistics

Montgomery 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 November, Montgomery County Animal Care and Control took in a total of 387 animals (151 cats, 226 dogs, 4 rabbits 2 lizards, and 3 pigs and 1 rooster).

Of these, 51 were owner surrenders (25 cats and 26 dogs); 61 dogs, 2 cats, 4 rabbits and 2 lizards were placed under protective custody due to cruelty cases, 10 animals were abandoned (3 cats and 7 dogs) and 234 animals were brought in as strays (114 dogs, 116 cats, 1 rooster, and 3 pigs). 10 dogs and 3 cats were returned adoptions.

On the out take side, 331 animals were processed out of the facility: 89 were adopted to new homes (24 cats, 35 dogs, 3 pigs, 1 rooster and 2 lizards); 97 transferred to rescue organizations (39 cats and 58 dogs); and 34 happily reclaimed by their owners (2 cats and 32 dogs).

Sadly, 111 animals were euthanized (84 cats and 27 dogs).

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

About Montgomery County Animal Control

The 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