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Volunteer group proposes to run Macon County animal shelter; asks that animal control move to sheriff’s office
Summary
Positive Shelter Volunteers presented a proposal to operate the county animal shelter as a 501(c)(3), proposed facility and operational changes, requested transitional support for current shelter employees and urged that animal control be returned to the sheriff’s office.
A volunteer group that responded to Macon County’s request for proposals to operate the county animal shelter presented a detailed plan to the Board of Commissioners Thursday and said it can raise private funds to renovate the facility and expand staffing.
Meg Kramer, representing Positive Shelter Volunteers, told commissioners the group has been working alongside shelter staff as volunteers and has secured a $15,000 spay/neuter grant already. Kramer said the nonprofit would pursue additional foundation grants and donations to fund kennel repairs, play yards and other improvements and would operate the shelter as a 501(c)(3) while seeking a collaborative relationship with the county.
Kramer asked that the…
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