East Ridge opens new animal shelter

Officials with the city of East Ridge cut the ribbon on a new, $2.9 million animal shelter, replacing a previous, aging facility. Construction started on the 4,850-square-foot shelter in December 2023 with the new facility able to accommodate twice as many animals as the previous one. The new kennels provide access to outdoor runs and have self-watering features. Other new amenities include two large play areas, isolation room, exam room,  grooming room, laundry room, and food preparation room. The new shelter in East Ridge is the only no-kill shelter in Hamilton County.