Summit County’s Division of Animal Control facilitated 1,346 pets in 2023, a year that also saw an expansion of its services to include to include microchipping, extended hours and regular pet food pantry events.
In a news release, Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro commended Animal Control staff for “giving each pet that comes through the door the compassionate care and respect they deserve.”
Animal Control oversaw 606 dog adoptions and 548 for cats last year, 73 more for dogs and 125 more for cats than in 2022.
All adopted pets were microchipped, allowing them to be readily identified should they become lost. Weekday evenings and weekend afternoons were added to the facility hours, allowing more working families the opportunities to visit the animals and adopt.
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With pet supply and food costs increasing, Animal Control decided to host 10 Community Pet Food Pantry events.