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Bedford County animal control recognized as no-kill shelter for 2024
Summary
Bedford County animal control staff reported receiving a plaque from Best Friends recognizing the facility as a no-kill shelter for 2024 and discussed adoption efforts that helped achieve a live-release rate of about 90% or higher.
Bedford County animal control staff told the Public Safety Committee that Best Friends recognized the county shelter as a no-kill facility for 2024 and presented the agency with a plaque and letter.
The recognition matters because county staff combine animal-control responsibilities with an adoption program the department said is difficult to sustain. "Best Friends ... recognized us and sent us a very nice plaque and a very nice letter for being a no kill shelter in 2024," said Jesse, animal control officer. Jesse added that the agency will "try to get that out there a little bit" to publicize the designation.
Committee members praised the shelter’s work and emphasized the difficulty of maintaining a no-kill status while also carrying out animal-control duties. The committee chair said the county was "proud of you" and noted that a live-release rate at or above 90% for a year is considered a win. The minutes do not record additional policy action or funding tied to the recognition.
The recognition is an award and does not itself change county policy; the plaque and letter are being publicized by staff as part of ongoing adoption and animal-control work.
