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Shelter reports 51 intakes in October; 19 adoptions, 8 euthanasias; dog-tag sales and donation fund announced
Summary
Knox County animal-shelter staff reported 51 dog intakes in October, 46 outcomes including 19 adoptions and 8 euthanasias (seven at owner request), and 50 citations issued; officials announced dog-tag sales opening Dec. 1, fundraiser details, shelter hours and holiday closures.
Shelter staff presented the October 2025 monthly report to the Knox County Commissioners on Nov. 20, reporting 51 dog intakes and 46 outcomes for the month.
The intake breakdown: 22 owner surrenders, 26 strays and 3 seized/custody dogs. Outcomes included 19 adoptions, eight euthanasias, 17 returns to owners and two transfers to rescues. Staff said seven of the eight euthanasias in October were performed at the request of owners for reasons including…
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