Getting in touch with a new pet from the county's animal has just been made a little easier.
No, the dogs and cats won't be answering the phone, but a dedicated, wireless phone system has now been installed at the shelter behind the county's road department on U.S. 60 just east of Marion. Previously, to reach the Crittenden County Animal Shelter, a receptionist at the road department answered and transferred the call up the hill to the holding facility.
The new number is 969-1054.
Judge-Executive Perry Newcom got the go-ahead from magistrates at last week's Crittenden Fiscal Court meeting to install a dedicated line. Now, when a call is placed to the shelter, someone at the facility will answer or a message can be left if no one is available. Also, if no one is there to speak with during business hours, the new system allows a converter to be put in animal control officer's vehicle to permit the phone to act as a mobile system.
Animals held at the shelter can also be viewed at http://crittendenshelter.blogspot.com.
