The People for Pets animal shelter will close to the public from Jan. 13-19 for renovations to upgrade flooring in dog and cat kennel rooms and staff areas.

Let’s check in with April Gibson and the Animal Shelter Society Inc. for their first updates of 2026. Gibson is the executive director of the Animal Shelter Society and said 2025 was a wonderful year with goals for an even better year in 2026.

The Ventura County Animal Services announced upcoming closure of its Simi Valley shelter on Jan. 13 for repairs of a water main leak.

Canyon County believes outgoing animal shelter service provider West Valley Humane Society needs to continue services for 90 days. West Valley informed the county it plans to end services Feb. 1.

A major grant is giving a no-kill animal shelter in Hamden the opportunity to continue its mission with an anticipated expansion. For years, volunteers with Where The Love Is Animal Rescue have given abandoned and surrendered dogs in Connecticut a second chance.

Animal shelters all over North Alabama are overrun, and in Florence, the shelter is not just full of the typical dogs and cats.

For years now, animal shelters in Connecticut have struggled to keep up with the constantly growing need in the community. Now, one no-kill shelter is getting a significant donation, allowing them to help more animals.