Animal pound reports adoptions and volunteers; Development Office readies Opera House engineering RFP

Apr 7, 2025

The Morgan County pound reported recent adoptions and ongoing care for dogs from a March intake; volunteers and donations were thanked. The Development Office met with ODNR on an Opera House project awarded an AMLER grant and plans to advertise an engineering/design RFP; Mannik Smith Group recommended for demolition projects.

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Julie Gridley, pound keeper, told the commissioners the pound took in 10 dogs during the week, of which six were adopted and three were returned to their owners; eight dogs from a March 23 intake remain in custody awaiting owner pickup. Gridley described efforts to make the pound more dog friendly, thanked volunteers and donors who supply blankets, toys and treats, and advised adopters to follow a "3‑3‑3" adjustment guideline when introducing adopted dogs to new homes.

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