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Granville Animal Shelter’s Schedule Changing To Better Meet Needs Of Public

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– information courtesy of Granville County 

The Granville County Animal Shelter will transition to a new schedule beginning Tuesday, Nov. 1 to better serve the public during the highly in-demand weekend hours and allow additional time for animal care, cleaning and training during the week.

The new public operating hours will be Tuesday through Saturday from 12 noon to 4:30 p.m. The shelter will be closed to the public on Sunday and Monday. The shelter is located  off NC 96 at 515 New Commerce Dr. in Oxford.

The shelter’s operating hours are when the public may come to meet adoptable animals, have vaccines administered or surrender animals. As is the case now, Animal Control Officers answer calls for service even when the shelter is not open and the new hours will have no effect on this service.

“This new schedule will allow additional hours on Saturday for our critical public-facing services like allowing folks to come in to meet our adoptable animals,” said Animal Management Director Matt Katz. “We have consistently heard from the public that Saturdays are the easiest time to get the entire family to the shelter so that they can make these adoption decisions together. Animal Management staff will still man the phones at the shelter on Mondays during business hours and our Animal Control Officers are ready and able to answer calls for  ervice to protect the animals and citizens of Granville County at all times.”

For more information about the Granville County Animal Shelter and services offered by Animal Management,  visit https://www.granvillecounty.org/residents/granville-county-animal management/.

Granville County Animal Shelter Has Historic Low 6 Percent Euthanasia Rate in 2020

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It takes a good amount of human collaboration to successfully reduce an animal shelter’s euthanasia rate – just ask Granville Animal Services Manager Matt Katz. But that hard work paid off in 2020, and resulted in 1,927 animals’ lives being saved.

Last year, 2,050 animals came through the animal shelter, Katz said in his January update to the Granville County Board of Commissioners. The 1,927 animals saved translates to a low 6 percent euthanasia rate, which Katz described as “historic.”

“We are thankful and ecstatic for all the support we received in 2020, and are proud to have achieved such a major accomplishment,” he told commissioners.

From shelter staff and volunteers, rescue groups, veterinarians who donate medical care and partnerships with spay/neuter programs, Katz said the team effort paid off in the constant battle to find homes for animals who come to the shelter.

For instance, shelter staff partner with foster families to help kittens become socialized and acclimated to living in a home. This program alone, Katz said, saved the lives of 243 kittens. Shelter volunteers who do everything from walking dogs to socializing kittens provide an invaluable service to support the work of the staff, he added. The growing network of animal rescue groups forming partnerships with the local shelter means that animals may have a better chance at adoption. Of all the animals that came through the shelter last year, Katz said 1,170 – 57 percent – left through animal rescue groups.

“We are so proud our staff and volunteers for their hard work in making this happen,” said Granville County Board of Commissioners Chair Sue Hinman, who also serves as liaison for the Animal Advisory Committee. “We thank them for their compassion for all the animals cared for at the shelter, and appreciate the support of the community in helping them reach this goal,” she said.

The animal shelter moved to its new location in 2020, and Katz said the extra kennel space and healthier environment are definite positives. Public support for animal control policies, increases in funding from the county and public support all contribute to the success the shelter has had in reducing the euthanasia rate. Healthier, more socialized animals translates into more adoptable animals.

When donations come in from the community, the shelter can free more funds to spay or neuter animals, which addresses the problem of overpopulation.

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New Animal Shelter to Open This Month; Tours Available to Public

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-Press Release, Granville County Government

The Granville County Animal Shelter will move to its new location at 515 New Commerce Drive in Oxford the week of October 19 through October 23, 2020. The newly-constructed facility has now passed all inspections and is ready for move-in.

Granville County Animal Management Director Matt Katz has announced that all operations, except for emergency calls regarding animal concerns and welfare, will be suspended for several days during the transition.

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The Granville County Animal Shelter will move to its new location at 515 New Commerce Drive in Oxford during the week of October 19 to October 23, 2020. (Photo courtesy Granville Co. Govt)

The Animal Shelter will be moving from the site of a former state prison, located at 5650 Cornwall Road in Oxford, where it operates from several separate buildings. The new facility will allow operations for the Animal Shelter and Animal Control to be located under one roof and doubles its current size from 3,800 to 8,500 square feet.

Additional kennel space will provide housing for 40 to 60 dogs and 40 to 60 cats. The goal is to increase adoptions and to decrease the number of animals euthanized due to space limitations.

“We are pleased to finally have this project completed,” said Granville County Board of Commissioners Chair David T. Smith. “It has been needed for a long time and will serve Granville County residents for many years to come.”

The public is invited for Open House tours the week prior to the move. Dates and times, which will be limited to ten participants per group, will be as follows:

* Saturday, October 10: 11 a.m. until 2 p.m.

* Monday, October 12: 3 until 7 p.m.

* Tuesday, October 13: 3 until 7 p.m.

To tour the new facility, please contact the Shelter at (919) 693-6749 to schedule one of the above dates and times, or come by any time during these time slots to be fit into the rotation.

An aerial view of the new Granville County Animal Shelter. (Photo courtesy Bordeaux Construction)

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Animal Shelter Partners With ‘Rehome by Adopt-a-Pet.com’

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-Press Release, Granville County Government

Granville County Animal Management announces a newly-formed partnership that will provide a safe and structured way to match pets with new homes. “Rehome by Adopt-a-Pet.com” is a free service to help guide pet owners through the adoption process when they can no longer keep or care for their pets.

“With the COVID-19 pandemic comes a whole new set of challenges regarding pets,” said Granville County Animal Management Director Matthew Katz. “There are families with emergency needs such as having to move, care for sick loved ones and other issues that have changed their daily lives. This online resource will allow those who need assistance to select the best potential adopters for the pets they care about.”

The process is simple, Katz explains, with four easy steps:

  1. Pet owners create a profile to have their pets posted on Adopt-a-Pet.com;
  2. Applications of potential adopters will be made available for review;
  3. The Rehome team will help guide pet owners through the process of setting up safe and pressure-free meetings with the applicants they choose, and
  4. An adoption contract, provided through Rehome, will finalize and protect the transfer of pet ownership.

“This is a simpler and much safer option for everyone involved,” Katz adds. “The best setting for a pet to be adopted is from their own home.”

Not only will this partnership assist pet owners with rehoming their pets, but it will also help reduce the number of animals surrendered to the Granville County Animal Shelter, which has adjusted its operating hours and guidelines for public visitation during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Shelter, located at 5650 Cornwall Road in Oxford, has limited space as it makes plans to move to its new facility on New Commerce Drive later this month. The online resource will continue to be available even after the transition as residents continue to face new challenges.

This online rehoming service is available at no charge through Adopt-a-Pet.com. A link to this resource is available through the Granville County Government website at www.granvillecounty.org.

To learn more about this pet re-homing resource, please contact the Granville County Animal Shelter at (919) 693-6749.

Granville Commissioners Issue Proclamation to Honor Student’s Volunteer Efforts

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Press Release, Granville County Government

Granville County student Yosselin Baylon Alvarez was recognized with a proclamation for volunteer service at the May 6 meeting of the Granville County Board of Commissioners. The twelve-year-old was honored for her assistance to staff and other volunteers of the Granville County Animal Shelter during a spay/neuter event held in a targeted Butner area.

According to Animal Management Director Matthew Katz, Yosselin’s efforts were instrumental to the success of the project as she voluntarily offered Translation and transcription services in communicating with Spanish-speaking residents, helping to share information about the recent spay/neuter event. The bilingual sixth-grader also acted as a community liaison, encouraging resident participation while translating information and helping answer questions for those who struggled with the English language.

Yosselin Alvarez receives a congratulatory hug from Granville County Commissioner Sue Hinman while Animal Shelter staff members and volunteers look on. (Photo courtesy Granville Co. Government)

On March 8, the day of the scheduled event, Yosselin was excused from school to continue her volunteer service by helping gather animals from residents who needed additional assistance. As a result of her work, 24 animals in the targeted area were successfully spayed/neutered. Yosselin continued to be a contact between the community and the Granville County Animal Shelter over the next few weeks, proving to be a vital link in every facet of the spay/neuter event.

“Yosselin invested many hours to assist volunteers in canvassing, follow-up and completing all the required paperwork,” the proclamation reads. “This level of participation from the community could not have been achieved without Yosselin bridging the different cultures and acting as an advocate for the event.”

Yosselin was accompanied by her family to Monday night’s Commissioners meeting and says she has dreams of becoming a medical doctor after completing her education. She is currently a student at Butner-Stem Middle School.

Granville Co. Animal Shelter Closed Wed. for Staff Development

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-Information courtesy the Granville County Government’s Facebook page

The Granville County Animal Shelter, located at 5650 Cornwall Road in Oxford, will be closed to the public tomorrow, Wednesday, April 17, 2019, for a staff development day. Staff development days are now held on the third Wednesday of every month.

Granville County Animal Control will still be available all day for emergency calls for service. Normal operating hours are Monday through Friday from noon until 4:30 p.m. and Saturdays from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m.

Call 919-693-6749 for more information about services provided by Granville County Animal Management, or visit www.granvillecounty.org.

Pictured is “Cade,” who is available for adoption at the Granville County Animal Shelter. (Photo courtesy Granville Co. Government)

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Second Raccoon in as Many Weeks Found in Granville Co.

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-Information courtesy the Granville County Government Facebook page

RABIES ALERT

Granville County Animal Control reports the pickup of the second raccoon testing positive for rabies in the past two weeks. The animal was collected in the area of Bruce Garner Road/Graham Sherron Road/Champion Drive on February 25, 2019. Residents of that area are being notified of this report.

All pet owners are urged to ensure their animals (dogs, cats, ferrets) have current rabies vaccines as mandated by North Carolina law. One-year rabies vaccines for dogs and cats are available for only $6 at the Granville County Animal Shelter. Vaccines can be administered from noon until 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday of each week.

The Shelter is located at 5650 Cornwall Road in Oxford. Call 919-693-6749 for more information.

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Granville Co. Animal Shelter Announces Change to Operating Hours

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-Information courtesy the Granville County Government’s Facebook page

Beginning Wednesday, February 20, 2019, the hours of operation for the Granville County Animal Shelter will change. Every third Wednesday of each month, the Shelter will be closed for staff development. Animal Control officers will still be on call during these hours.

Regular hours for the rest of the days will remain unchanged – Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. and Saturdays from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m.

For questions about operating hours, please contact the Animal Shelter at (919) 693-6749.

The Shelter is located at 5650 Cornwall Road in Oxford, NC.

 

 

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Free Rabies Vaccinations at Granville County Animal Shelter

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-Press Release, Granville County Government

Granville County Animal Control will provide free one and three-year rabies vaccines from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Saturday, February 16, 2019, at the Animal Shelter in Oxford.

Pet owners must have proof of prior rabies vaccine, in the form of the paper certificate, to receive the three-year vaccine. A rabies tag will not be accepted as proof of a prior rabies vaccination.

North Carolina law (NCGS 130A-185) requires that all owned dogs, cats and ferrets be vaccinated against rabies by four months of age, and that rabies vaccinations be kept current. One shot is not enough. If unsure of when your pet was last vaccinated against the rabies virus, please contact your veterinarian.

Also on February 16 from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m., the Humane Society of Granville County will offer AKC microchips for dogs and cats for only $20. These microchips include a lifetime registration.

Please remember that cats must be in a carrier and dogs must be on a leash when coming in to receive these services. No appointments are necessary – animals will be vaccinated and/or microchipped on a first-come, first-served basis.

The Granville County Animal Shelter is located at 5650 Cornwall Road in Oxford. For more information, contact the Shelter at 919-693-6749.

Groundbreaking Ceremony Planned for Granville’s Law Enforcement Center/Animal Shelter

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-Information and photos courtesy Granville County Government

Please SAVE THE DATE for Tuesday, March 12, 2019, for a “groundbreaking” ceremony for Granville County’s new Law Enforcement Center/Animal Shelter.

The ceremony will be held at 2 p.m. at the construction site, 525 New Commerce Drive in Oxford. The public is invited to attend.

History of Law Enforcement Center/Animal Shelter:

Granville County closed on 35 acres at 525 New Commerce Drive, Oxford in August of 2017. Situated just off of I-85, the location is easily accessible from Butner, Creedmoor and Oxford and is a short drive from the Granville County Courthouse.

For economies of scale, the Board also approved the addition of an animal shelter the following month, to be constructed on the same site.

Rendering of Granville County Law Enforcement Center – designs by Moseley Architects.

The new Law Enforcement Center will include the Sheriff’s Office, the 911 Call Center and the 176-bed Detention Center.

The new Animal Shelter will include additional kennel space and administrative offices for Animal Shelter staff and Animal Control – all under one roof – as well as a spacious outdoor exercise area for the animals housed there.

The building which will house the Law Enforcement Center totals 88,231 square feet. Almost 50,000 square feet will be dedicated to the detention center/sally port. A Sheriff’s office and 911 call center will adjoin this portion of the building and totals 24,790 square feet. A separate pre-engineered Sheriff’s vehicle storage and warehouse facility of approximately 6,000 square feet will also be provided on site. (The building now used for the Sheriff’s Office/911 Call Center is approximately 4,900 square feet, with the current Detention Center at less than 5,000 square feet.)

Rendering of Granville County Animal Shelter – designs by Moseley Architects.

Due to space limitations, many of the intakes taken to the current detention center are often sent to other counties each month. The new detention center will initially include 176 beds for both men and women, with an ultimate capacity of 250 beds if additional housing units are added to meet future needs.

The Animal Shelter facility will be approximately 8,500 square feet, more than doubling its current 3,800 square footage. In its new facility, the Animal Shelter will be able to provide kennel space for 40 to 60 dogs and 40 to 60 cats, an increase in the number that is presently housed.

In addition, the new shelter will have more outdoor room for any “roaming” livestock that is picked up from Animal Control until the animal’s owners are located. The goal is to increase adoptions and to decrease the number of animals euthanized due to space restrictions.

Construction is expected to be completed by June 2020 with the Sheriff’s Office and Detention Center to transition into their new respective buildings in the months following.