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DOG INTAKES SUSPENDED AT THE ANIMAL SHELTER

The Bill Atkinson Animal Welfare Center has suspended dog intakes through Saturday, December 9.

We will still intake injured dogs during this time, and pet adoptions are still available. Thanks again for your care for and support of the animals here at the Bill Atkinson Animal Welfare Center!

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