FAYETTE COUNTY EVALUATED AND IMPLEMENTED
77% OF NEW SHELTER LIST, REPORT SAYS
A report by the Fayette County Board of Commissioners shows that 77% of the improvements suggested during recent meetings were evaluated and implemented. Upgrades include dog beds installed in each kennel, a sitting area in the cat adoption room, and enhancements in the walking trails.
Items underway include enhanced audio/video monitoring at the front counter and drainage system evaluation among other requests. The county is evaluating hiring part-time dog walkers to supplement volunteers as well as enhancing the existing fresh air in-take system.
The Georgia Department of Agriculture received complaints which resulted in six inspections from April to June. All Georgia Department of Agriculture inspections indicate that the shelter is well maintained, meeting all premise requirements with humane care being observed and found no violations.
“This facility currently meets all premise requirements to include space requirement per GDA Rules and Regulations,” said the Georgia Department of Agriculture. “Some of the general population dog runs have been enlarged yet again since last inspection. Dogs have ample room to move about,” the inspection report said.
“Fayette County continues to take these issues seriously and are diligently evaluating and implementing improvements since the facility was opened,” Steve Rapson, County Manager said. “Fayette County remains committed to working with our animal advocate partners and volunteers to ensure we have a facility that meets our needs now and, in the future,” he said.
The Fayette County Animal Shelter has been dedicated to serving the community for close to 40 years. Our services include assistance to animals with public safety as the number one priority.
To learn more about our services and to get involved with our work, please visit FayetteCountyGA.gov
Items underway include enhanced audio/video monitoring at the front counter and drainage system evaluation among other requests. The county is evaluating hiring part-time dog walkers to supplement volunteers as well as enhancing the existing fresh air in-take system.
The Georgia Department of Agriculture received complaints which resulted in six inspections from April to June. All Georgia Department of Agriculture inspections indicate that the shelter is well maintained, meeting all premise requirements with humane care being observed and found no violations.
“This facility currently meets all premise requirements to include space requirement per GDA Rules and Regulations,” said the Georgia Department of Agriculture. “Some of the general population dog runs have been enlarged yet again since last inspection. Dogs have ample room to move about,” the inspection report said.
“Fayette County continues to take these issues seriously and are diligently evaluating and implementing improvements since the facility was opened,” Steve Rapson, County Manager said. “Fayette County remains committed to working with our animal advocate partners and volunteers to ensure we have a facility that meets our needs now and, in the future,” he said.
The Fayette County Animal Shelter has been dedicated to serving the community for close to 40 years. Our services include assistance to animals with public safety as the number one priority.
To learn more about our services and to get involved with our work, please visit FayetteCountyGA.gov
Charles W. Oddo
Commissioner
Fayette County Board of Commissioners
Candidate, District 5, At-Large
Commissioner
Fayette County Board of Commissioners
Candidate, District 5, At-Large