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Shelter reports higher year-to-date intakes, suspends trapping during extreme heat

Joshua Animal Control Advisory Board · December 4, 2025
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Summary

Shelter staff told the advisory board that intakes are up more than 150 animals year-to-date, but the live-trap program was suspended in July–August because of 105°F conditions; adoptions are limited by the shelter’s policy to accept animals only from inside city limits.

Shelter staff reported operations and statistics through August and described program changes intended to protect animal welfare and manage intake.

S3 told the advisory board the shelter had taken in more than 150 additional cats so far this year compared with last year, indicating an increased intake pressure. Staff reported a…

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