“Let me outta here . . .” Murphy may have been thinking as the dog, who had up-to-date tags, tested out the gleaming new cage at the just-constructed dog pound in Provost. An estimated 200 dogs are registered but some cats or dogs without licences may wind up here temporarily. Story in this paper. ©Provost News Photo.

Dogs Rounded Up Will Have New Accommodations
• Town Builds Pound for Stray or Unlicenced Dogs and Cats
Most dogs and cats found on the loose in town will likely be spending the night caged in a new building now in operation.

Up until this month the Town of Provost had been renting space for animals from a local veterinarian but a dedicated steel building with several cages is now complete and in use south of the tracks beside the town maintenance shop.

There are five small kennels, two medium sized ones and two large ones to accommodate big animals.

Though cats don’t need a town licence purchased by an owner, dogs are required to wear tags showing the date and a number, says pest control officer Al Dorman.

The blue metal building has a cement floor with drain for easy cleaning and is fitted with a furnace and hot water.

Animals held at the site will be checked at least once a day and provided with food and water as well as taking them outside for walks. A nearby exercise area will also be created and fenced off for the animals.

“I've been waiting for this (building) for years. This is really nice” says Dorman.

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