Georgetown Animal Shelter

Jackson Daly, Assistant Director of Public Works for the City of Georgetown, appeals to the community to foster or adopt healthy dogs to create space to isolate sick dogs.

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Facing ‘extremely contagious’ distemper outbreak, Georgetown Animal Shelter appeals to the community to foster or adopt healthy dogs

Katherine Hamilton

Wednesday, August 23, 2023

An outbreak of canine distemper at the Georgetown Animal Shelter has led city officials to make an urgent appeal for help in moving healthy dogs out of the shelter and into foster or adoptive homes.

Selena Almaraz works with Glory, one of the Level 3 dogs at the Georgetown Animal Shelter.

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Helping kids in schools and dogs at the shelter

Ellen Greeney

Sunday, March 26, 2023

Being able to walk and play with energetic dogs at the Georgetown Animal Shelter, volunteer Selena Almaraz receives special attention and love from Glory. Glory is a Level 3 dog because she is a large dog with lots of energy.

Twin sisters Brianna (right) and Jacqui Spencer get to know Dusty, a 2-year-old dog that was up for adoption at the Georgetown Animal Shelter on February 10, 2013. (Sun Archive)

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More animal shelter space needed in Georgetown

Brigid Cooley

Saturday, December 3, 2022

Recognizing the Georgetown Animal Shelter’s limited capacity amid an influx of animals in need, city leaders are evaluating possible partnerships and avenues for a new facility. Members of city council and staff discussed the issue during a November 22 workshop.

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