In compliance with the public health order issued by the Summit County Board of County Commissioners that Summit County minimize social contact, the Animal Shelter will be providing modified service until further notice.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: March 16, 2020
Contact: Lesley Hall
(970) 668-4191
Lesley.Hall@SummitCountyCO.Gov
SUMMIT COUNTY ANIMAL CONTROL AND SHELTER ADAPTATION TO COVID-19
SUMMIT COUNTY, CO – In compliance with the public health order issued by the Summit County Board of County Commissioners that Summit County minimize social contact, the Animal Shelter will be providing modified service until further notice.
- The shelter facility will be closed to the general walk in public and volunteers.
- People who need to redeem or relinquish their pet, are interested in meeting an animal for adoption, or in need of pet cremation services may make an appointment by calling 970-668-3230 and leave a message. A staff member will return your call and make an appointment to meet with you.
- Animal Control Officers (ACOs) are responding to calls.
- ACOs may respond in person or by phone depending upon appropriate call response.
- ACOs may be wearing a facemask and other personal protective equipment. Do not be alarmed. We care about your safety and ours.
- If you are contacted by an ACO, advise them if you are feeling ill or have COVID-19 symptoms.
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