Lubbock Will Get a New Animal Shelter!
Kudos to the Lubbock City Council for getting the ball rolling on a new animal shelter (with an appropriate amount of money this time). Word is that it will be a 3.5 million dollar facility at about 42nd and Milwaukee, and construction will likely start in early 2008.
I would also like to add that newly elected Councilman Todd Klein is doing an excellent job of keeping his campaign promises. He voted against red light cameras when the opportunity arose, and now the city is committed to build a new animal shelter. Go Todd!
Here are some current resources for humane animal care in Lubbock:
- The Humane Society of West Texas
- Haven Animal Shelter (outside city limits)
- ARK Project (related to the current animal shelter at 401 N Ash)
- South Plains Wildlife Rehabilitation Center (great for birds!)
And here are links to more media coverage about the animal shelter:
