DeWitt County Animal Control is facing a critical situation at its facility.

Tony Harris is the Animal Control Administrator for DeWitt County and indicates the County faces a nearly full facility. 

Harris says it is a sad situation. People are abandoning their pets and they are being recovered by DeWitt County Animal Control. He says when they have information to contact the owners, they aren't getting calls answered or returned.

If you own an animal but are facing tough times, Harris has some encouragement. While there isn't a lot Animal Control can do, there are groups in DeWitt County and elsewhere that they can direct you to so you don't have to give up on your pet.

Additionally, to help ease the burden on the shelter, Harris says groups like Second Chance for Pets need help. While they hope more folks would open their homes to foster animals in their transition to a permanent, forever home, financial contributions are also a huge help.

Harris announced last week he will be stepping down as the Administrator of Animal Control but that will not be effective until next spring.