PRESS RELEASE

NEW CONROE ANIMAL SHELTER

OPEN & READY TO SERVE THE PUBLIC

Immediate Release:

February 12, 2008

The City of Conroe is proud to announce the ribbon cutting and opening of the new Conroe Animal Shelter located at 400 Sgt. Ed Holcomb Blvd that is next to the Service Center for the City of Conroe.

This new 10,000 sq. foot building is equipped with special kitty condos, dog kennels, an operating room, and visitation rooms to view a pet and a drive thru to drop off any animals for adoption.  Diamond Commercial Construction is the construction company that built this structure following the special design by Edward & Associates Architects.  The cost for this building is $1.4 million dollars.  The Montgomery County Humane Society will be housed in this building managing the day to day operations regarding pets up for adoption that include dogs, puppies, cats and kittens.   The City of Conroe and the Montgomery County Humane Society work in concert with each other to ensure the upkeep for this brand new structure that will house pets up for adoption.

The City of Conroe is proud to offer this facility for the citizens of Conroe, Texas and surrounding areas of Montgomery County.

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Contact:

Animal Shelter

936 756-3914