Bristol Virginia Animal Control Officer Deena Bouton talks about the city's new animal shelter on Shakesville Road that has 14 dog kennels, 16 cat cages and six isolation areas for animals.

Animal Care and Control is getting a new $48M facility with needed air-conditioned kennels Consultants say dogs still may share cages even after the project is done.

In April, the county gave animal control $965,000 to pay for improvements such as new dog runs, cat cages and increased staffing. ... “They need effective isolation protocols,” wrote another vet.