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Knox County animal shelter reports July intake and establishes dedicated animal care fund

Knox County Commissioners · August 21, 2025
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Deputy Brian Weiser gave a July report: 47 dog intakes, 39 dogs left the shelter (10 adoptions, 9 owner-request euthanasias), and commissioners confirmed a new Knox County Animal Care Fund to pay for direct animal medical and food expenses (no administrative costs).

Deputy Brian Weiser updated the commissioners on Aug. 21 about July operations at the Knox County animal shelter and discussed fundraising from a community 'pooch plunge' event that will seed a newly approved Animal Care Fund.

Weiser reported 47 dogs entered the shelter in July (12 owner surrenders, 34 strays, 1 seized). He said 39 dogs left the shelter in July: 10 adoptions, 9 euthanasias at…

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