Bay County dog and cat adoptions up 53 percent in year since new policy enacted

It has been a year since Bay County Animal Control changed its adoption policy in an effort to see that more cats and dogs are spayed and neutered. Renee Morgan of Kawkawlin visted the shelter yesterday to browse available dogs. "I want a dog that I can take out on a leash and exercise with," Morgan, who went on a wait list for a black lab mix, said. "I want to give a dog a nice home and help them enjoy life." Since the adoption policy change, 53 percent more animals at the shelter, 800 Livingston St., have found homes. Currently, the shelter has around 18 dogs and more than 100 cats.


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