Last week, the Friendswood City Council unanimously voted FOR the FM 528/Moore Road site as the new home of the city’s animal shelter.

The new Moore Road facility will be built at a cost of no more than $1 million, and will replace the current shelter located on Deepwood. The current shelter’s history of flooding was a key factor in the citizen argument against a remodel and an obvious consideration by all council members.

“A lot of work has gone into this and it’s time we make a decision,” council member Mike Barker said before council voted 6-0 for the FM 528 site.

Deepwood’s condition and accessibility issues were also mentioned because, although it had passed their last state inspection conditionally, the state had an understanding that the city was going to take action and build an up-to-date facility.

“What really causes the problems down there is the creek flooding,” Friendswood Police Chief Robert Weiners said.

Vickie Glenn of Friendswood Animal Advocates asserts that “The selection needs to move forward as soon as possible.” The new facility will have easy access and will not have the devastating flooding issues experienced in the passed.

The Friendswood Animal Shelter is sure to be more visible to the community which will keep their services top-of-mind for area residents and hopefully allow more animals to be saved and/or adopted. A definite Win-Win for pets and pet lovers alike!