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Rowlett highlights adoptable dogs as shelter reaches capacity; adoptathon set for Oct. 25
Summary
Council members showcased three adoptable dogs and warned the shelter is at 'code red' (full); the city announced an adoption event Oct. 25 at the animal shelter and temporary $25 adoption fee promotions.
Council Member Jonathan Reeves introduced three adoptable dogs during the council updates and emphasized that the animal shelter is at "code red," meaning kennels are full and the shelter needs community support through adoption or fostering.
Reeves described the dogs' ages, sizes and temperaments — for example, he said of the first dog: "She is a 1 to 2 year old smaller size husky, about 40 pounds." He encouraged residents to consider fostering (including a weekend foster program) and noted all adoptions were being offered at $25 and include spay/neuter, microchip and vaccinations. The council announced an adoptathon on Saturday, Oct. 25, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the animal shelter at 4402 Industrial Street.
The item included a request for community assistance while kennels are full, information about foster programs and contact details for Animal Services. The council urged residents to visit the shelter or call (972) 412-6219 for more information.
