Commissioners approve one-year animal-control contract at $64,021

Jan 14, 2026

Facing service gaps and public calls for stray pickup, the board approved a one-year contract with the county’s humane-society partner at last year’s funding level ($64,021) while removing late‑fee language and pursuing operational follow-up with sheriff and shelter officials.

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Commissioners voted to approve a one‑year animal‑control contract at $64,021 to ensure continuity of stray‑animal pickup and sheltering services for unincorporated Henry County while staff and the humane society continue talks about operations, mutual‑aid and contract terms. The board amended contractual late‑fee language during the meeting (directing staff to cross out the late‑fee clause) and initialed paperwork to keep services in place.

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