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Smyth County animal shelter reports record 90.7% live‑release rate after grant‑funded improvements
Summary
Founders of Smyth Animal Rescue reported a 90.7% live‑release rate for 2025 and described recent facility upgrades and best practices — including vaccinations, pre‑adoption sterilization and microchipping — supported by grants at no cost to the county.
Founders Dave and Susie Fields told the Smyth County Board of Supervisors on March 12 that 2025 was their first full year operating the county animal shelter and that the shelter recorded a live‑release rate of 90.7%, the highest in the shelter's history.
"Last year was the highest live release rate I believe in the history of Smith County at 90.7%," Susie Fields said, citing a rise from about 67% in 2022 and crediting partner…
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