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Citrus County reports 38% month‑over‑month rise in shelter intakes; officials ask for volunteers and fosters
Summary
Host Steve Howard said the county’s animal shelter saw a 38% increase in intakes last month—more than 500 animals—and appealed for adoptions, fosters and volunteer help; officials gave counts but did not provide budget or staffing details on the program.
Citrus County officials reported a 38% increase in animals entering the county shelter last month, with "over 500 animals" taken in, and urged residents to help through adoption, fostering and volunteering.
"Protecting animals is one of our mandated missions as a county government," host Steve Howard said on the program. He described increased intake figures and encouraged community support through time or adoption to alleviate shelter demand.
The segment highlighted the county’s volunteer and adoption needs but did not include specific information on shelter capacity, staffing levels, or budget adjustments to handle the surge.
