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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 aggression or medical condition; one euthanasia followed a volunteer being bitten.
As of Nov. 20 the shelter held 18 dogs (17 available for adoption, one adopted and awaiting pickup), and four dogs had been at the shelter for more than 60 days. Shelter staff reported 50 citations issued in October: Deputy Tyler Moore issued citations for failure to confine, failure to license (8), failure to register a dangerous dog (1), 28 citations for animal neglect and 2 for animal cruelty; Deputy Bridal Weiser issued failures-to-control and licensing citations.
Operations and public services: dog-license sales open Dec. 1 through Jan. 31 (no late fee during that window); online purchases require credit card and carry a service fee; fees are $20 for a one-year tag, $60 for a three-year tag and $200 for a lifetime tag. Staff said the county set up a Knox County fund to accept donations for shelter care; donors may give online, in person, or by check/cash/credit and will receive flyers and QR codes with donation instructions. The shelter address (285 Columbus Road) and hours (10 a.m.–4 p.m., Monday–Saturday) were provided. The shelter will be closed on Thanksgiving and the day after, but will reopen Saturday.
Staff encouraged adopters to visit and noted the shelter can provide collars and leashes. No policy changes were proposed at the meeting; the report was informational.
