The Barrow County Animal Shelter is nearing capacity, and officials hope members of the public can help alleviate the pressure on Barrow’s four-legged citizens.
As of Sept. 30, the shelter had more than 280 dogs and cats onsite, plus an additional 120 in foster care and offsite adoption locations.
“During this critical time, we are in need of anyone willing to volunteer to care for the animals, foster them to free up valuable space at the shelter, or – most importantly – adopt them to give them a long, happy and successful life,” said Jackie Fryman, Barrow County Animal Control Director. “Even an hour per week to volunteer and visit with these animals – it goes a long way.”
Information on volunteering, fostering and adopting can be found on the Barrow County website under “Animal Control.”
“Barrow County residents have always shown the deepest levels of compassion for our most vulnerable citizens, and we appreciate everyone who volunteers at our shelter, fosters our animals or adopts them into their forever homes,” said Fryman.
The Barrow County Animal Shelter is located at 616 Barrow Park Court in Winder.