There is a new animal control facility in Shelby County because of the county's ability to work with other community service organizations. This new facility is bigger, cleaner and will be better for the animals, visitors, employees, and volunteers. Kay Kearney, member of the Shelby County Board, said one great benefit of this facility is that it is set to invite the public in and give them a space to meet and play with animals to see if they would like to adopt one.

Kearney said one thing the Animal Control Facility is always looking for is volunteers to pitch in, as well as donations to help keep the animals comfortable while they are there and while they are being transported.

To adopt an animal or for more information, call Shelby County Animal Control at 217-774-4932. Kearney appeared on the NEWSTALK WTIM Morning Show.