No-kill shelter designation achieved in January

The first month of 2021 was kind to Oconee Humane Society officials and to the pets housed in the county shelter.  For the first time, the shelter on the Sandifer Boulevard achieved the status as a no-kill shelter for one month.  National animal groups define no-kill as not euthanizing adoptable animals for overcrowding and reaching a 90% “save rate”, for having pets leave the shelter through adoption, rescue groups or return to the owner.  The only animals euthanized are those considered a danger to the public or unable to recover from health issues.  The operations manager for the county Humane Society, Shawn Pearson, says the non-profit group is fortunate to have a partnership with Oconee Animal Control and the two work side-by-side daily to save as many cats and dogs as possible.  The shelter offers pet adoptions, low-cost spay/neuter vouchers to county residents.  To view adoptable pets or to learn more about the Oconee Humane Society, visit oconeehumane.org.