Meriwether County shelter sees higher intakes, explores incinerator and kennel space

Animal Control Director George Richmond told commissioners the county shelter has completed a new roof and parking lot and is experiencing higher-than-usual animal intake early this year. "it is classified as a no- kill," Richmond said, adding that designation requires a 90% or higher live-release rate and that "they have always been at 98-99 percent." He said the shelter had taken in more than 100 animals within the first couple months of the year and suggested intake may be higher because nearby county shelters have closed.