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Farmers Branch animal shelter reports fewer dog intakes, expands trap‑neuter‑return program
Summary
Animal shelter supervisor Valerie Pena told the City Council the shelter saw a drop in dog intakes, seasonal rises in cat intakes, and new partnerships and donated traps to expand a trap‑neuter‑return program to reduce feral cat populations and boost live releases.
Valerie Pena, animal shelter supervisor, told the Farmers Branch City Council on Dec. 9 that the shelter’s dog intakes have decreased compared with the prior year while cat intakes remain seasonally high. She credited new staff outreach, partnerships with organizations such as Best Friends and the Cuddly platform, and off‑site adoption events for improved outcomes.
The shelter recorded tangible results from recent initiatives: Clear the Shelters adoption…
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