NEWS RELEASE -- The Escambia County Animal Shelter has resumed cat adoptions. The effort was suspended on Aug. 29 as a result of widespread upper respiratory infections in the shelter’s feline population.

Over the past several days, cats with upper respiratory infections have been treated and tested by the shelter’s medical staff.

Anyone looking to provide a forever home for a cat is encouraged to visit the Escambia County Animal Shelter during regular business hours, Tuesday through Saturday from noon until 6 p.m.

Also, anyone who has a lost animal can visit the shelter to see if their cat or dog has been taken to the shelter.

For more information, please contact the Animal Shelter at (850) 595 - 3075 and for the latest updates on the Escambia County Animal Shelter, please follow us on Twitter @MyEscambiaPets.

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