Fort Bend County Launches Innovative Pet Adoption Incentive Program to Address Overcrowding and Support New Pet Owners
Fort Bend County has officially announced the launch of its New Pet Adoption Incentive Program, a resourceful initiative backed by Commissioner Andy Meyers and unanimously approved by the Fort Bend County Commissioners Court. The program, which is being facilitated by Fort Bend County Animal Services (FBCAS), is geared not only towards encouraging adoptions but also easing the burden of pet maintenance costs for new pet parents.
The inception of the program comes in the wake of a sharp decrease in the rate of pet adoptions experienced at the Fort Bend County Animal Shelter (FBCAS). According to Fort Bend County officials, this decline has led to significant overcrowding at the facility, with the shelter at times accommodating a staggering 250% over its regular capacity. Recognizing the urgent need to mitigate this overcrowding, while also remaining vigilant of the health and well-being of both the animals and shelter staff, FBCAS staff have had to make impactful decisions to regulate intake.
In order to ensure that the shelter operates within a financially responsible framework, officials have pin-pointed that the cost of keeping an animal within the shelter averages at approximately $60 per day per animal. The recently unveiled program is a strategic, yet compassionate move to address these major concerns.
Under the new program, the first 250 canine adopters and the first 75 feline adopters will be provided with a monthly bag of pet food for the first year. The adopters will also receive monthly flea and tick treatments and heartworm prevention medications. To apply for this initiative, click the button below.
fill out pet adoption inquiry form here
This Pet Adoption Incentive Program demonstrates a significant step towards creating a supportive, inclusive environment for pet adoption in Fort Bend County. For further information about the program, the county encourages interested parties to get in touch via lifesavingprograms@fortbendcountytx.gov or through the contact number 281-342-1512.
Tiffany Krenek has been on the My Neighborhood News team since August 2021. She is passionate about curating and sharing content that enriches the lives of our readers in a personal, meaningful way. A loving mother and wife, Tiffany and her family live in the West Houston/Cypress region.
