(La Porte County, IN) - Officials at the Jane Bernard Animal Adoption Center reported that they temporarily closed last Thursday and will not reopen until November 18th.  During the closure, they will deep clean the facility and provide staff training.

The training will be on new policies, practices and procedures at the shelter, which is located along Indiana 2 beside the La Porte County Fairgrounds.

Adoptions and fosterings will still occur but those interested will need to make an appointment to be allowed into the facility, officials said.  Officials said anyone finding an animal should also call the shelter before coming to the facility.

“Please do your best to find an owner before bringing the animal to us. We can still take animals in, but it would be helpful if we can reunite them with an owner before that has to happen,” officials said.

The shelter is also asking for donations to help with the deep cleaning such as scrubbing brushes, disinfecting wipes, bleach, sponges, buckets and paper towels.

The shelter can be reached at (219) 326-1637.