CHIEF ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER EXPLAINS CURRENT SHELTER NEEDS BY AMELIA COUNTY CHIEF ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER BRIAN WOOTTEN & DEPUTY ACO AMBERLY EELS - The Amelia Bulletin Monitor

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CHIEF ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER EXPLAINS CURRENT SHELTER NEEDS BY AMELIA COUNTY CHIEF ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER BRIAN WOOTTEN & DEPUTY ACO AMBERLY EELS - The Amelia Bulletin Monitor

The current animal shelter was built in 1996 after the local non-profit Amelia Patrons for Animal Welfare (APAW) pushed for and helped fund, a newer one. It currently has six dog runs with a pass-thru. Technically speaking, the shelter was only designed to house six dogs at a time. The garage area was outfitted with stainless steel cages to house cats and kittens. It is a small structure that had been efficient enough for its original intention.…