The Galax-Carroll-Grayson Animal Shelter announced that the shelter would close temporarily due to an upcoming renovation project to replace its indoor dog kennels.

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GALAX, Va. – Leaders of the Galax-Carroll-Grayson Animal Shelter are responding to claims of negligent management that led to permanent injury and several dead animals. Keith Barker, Galax City Manager, said he was unaware of some issues but that they are working to correct some wrongs. In response to the dog bite, Barker says he was not notified until Homeward Trails, the leading organization behind the complaint, contacted him. The former shelter manager, Jessica Boyer, was reassigned to Shelter Technician effective Dec. 10. Shelter technicians are assigned duties by the shelter manager related to cleaning and feeding, according to the email sent to 10 News.