FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
 
LEE COUNTY ANIMAL SERVICES
TO TEMPORARILY CLOSE DOG KENNEL FOR ADOPTIONS
 
Fort Myers, October 4, 2000 – Lee County Animal Services will temporarily close their dog kennel for adoptions from October 16 through October 21, 2000.  Needed repairs will be made to the kennel floors during this period.
 
Lee County Animal Services will continue to be open for citizens to claim their lost pets, including dogs, during their normal hours, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday and 10:00 am to 3:00 pm on Saturdays.  There will be no dog adoptions, however, during the week of October 16 through October 21, 2000.  The temporary closing of the dog kennel will not affect adoptions for cats or other pets.
 
The shelter requests that pet owners wishing to relinquish their pets not bring their animals to the facility during the week the kennels will be closed.  All available space will be needed to house stray animals waiting to be claimed by their owners.
 
Lee County Animal Services will resume dog adoptions on October 23, 2000.  For further information call (941) 432-2083.