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Changes to surrender process, hours at ENC animal shelter

PRE News & Ideas | By Annette Weston
Published November 4, 2024 at 7:37 AM EST
The first-ever Celebrate Shelter Pets Day was held this week at the Craven County Animal Services shelter.
Annette Weston-Riggs
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File: The first-ever Celebrate Shelter Pets Day was held at the Craven County Animal Services shelter.

An animal shelter in eastern North Carolina has announced some changes, including hours and the surrender process.

Craven-Pamlico Animal Services Center says the shelter will be closed on Sunday and Wednesday.

Dr. Tanya Osler said opening on Monday will provide better customer service because the shelter won’t be closed for two days in a row.

The process to surrender an animal will now require an appointment and owners will need to supply proof of ownership, vet records and a list of any pet medications.

Strays can still be dropped off during business hours.
Annette Weston
Annette is originally a Midwest gal, born and raised in Michigan, but with career stops in many surrounding states, the Pacific Northwest, and various parts of the southeast. An award-winning journalist and mother of four, Annette moved to eastern North Carolina in 2019 to be closer to family – in particular, her two young grandchildren. It’s possible that a -27 day with a -68 windchill in Minnesota may have also played a role in that decision. In her spare time, Annette does a lot of kiddo cuddling, reading, and producing the coolest Halloween costumes anyone has ever seen. She has also worked as a diversity and inclusion facilitator serving school districts and large corporations. It’s the people that make this beautiful area special, and she wants to share those stories that touch the hearts of others. If you have a story idea to share, please reach out by email to westona@cravencc.edu.
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