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Pike County officials debate surrender fees as animal shelter reaches capacity; proposed fee fails
Summary
Pike County Fiscal Court members discussed a capacity crisis at the county animal shelter, heard that the facility was housing 83 animals (58 dogs), and voted down a motion to impose surrender fees intended to reduce intakes.
Pike County Fiscal Court members on Aug. 5 discussed an overcrowding crisis at the county animal shelter and rejected a proposed fee structure intended to deter owner surrenders.
The court heard from shelter staff that the facility was at “maximum capacity.” Judge (presiding) reported, “We have a total of 83. 58 are dogs out of the 83.” The court discussed outreach to regional rescues, possible temporary shelter expansion and the need to evaluate potentially…
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