Our trained and paid staff mans the center. Our contracts to house animal control animals for Knoxville and Knox County will end December 31, 2000. We are leasing a 10,000 square foot space located in a strip mall in the fastest growing area of the community. This site fronts a major artery whose traffic count is higher than the nearby freeway. The balance will be made up by donations and grants.
Income is projected to rise as the community becomes more and more aware of the new center.
It should be noted that while satellite adoption centers may not be profitable unless linked to something like a thrift shop or other income producing enterprise, the intangible benefits are enormous. The first, of course, is increasing the number of lives saved. And impressing the customer begins long before they ever enter the building. Parking lots should be free of debris and landscaping well maintained. We have containers filled with colorful flowers and plants surrounding our building and outside exercise areas.