Animal shelter to reseal floors Saturday

The Galveston County Health District Animal Services staff will be resealing the floors at the Joe Vickery Animal Shelter on Saturday and April 30 at 3412 Loop 197 North in Texas City. Resealing the floors is a state requirement for shelters and will help control possible disease outbreaks in the facility and assist in controlling odor.

During the two weekends the sealing process will take place the district is encouraging pet owners who wish to relinquish their pet to do so during business hours Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Weather permitting, adoptions will be conducted both Saturdays in the animal shelter parking lot. Texas City and Galveston County Animal Licenses will also be available for purchase from district staff.

During the sealing process, citizens can still call for field assistance with stray animals or animal bites as these services will not be interrupted.

For information, call Animal Services at (409) 948-2485.

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For More Information Contact:
Kurt Koopmann
Public Information Officer
Galveston County Health District
(409) 938-2211
kkoopman@gchd.org