Residents urge support for Washington County Animal Control as warden reports rising intake

Sep 8, 2026

Public commenters asked the board to bolster Animal Control services, and Warden Deb Hagopian provided the August monthly report showing 36 intakes and 36 outcomes, including 13 dog adoptions and 24 field calls.

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Several residents used the public-comment period to urge the Washington County Board to preserve and support the county Animal Control program. Speakers Shelley Harper, Parker Ebert, Rodney Ross, Rosalie Kostecki and Linda Borowiak each addressed the board in favor of continued backing for Animal Control services.

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