The Transylvania Times -

If dogs and cats could wear party hats, they would be wearing them in Transylvania County, according to a press release.

The 2018 statistics are in for the Transylvania County Animal Shelter and the live release rate for 2018 was 93 percent.

“Our shelter staff, volunteers and partner rescues have worked very hard to make sure that we are able to find homes for the animals that come into our care, while also working collaboratively to make sure our citizens have access to spay and neuter services to prevent overpopulation,” said Kevin Shook, the county’s emergency management direct...