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Aurora animal shelter proposes seasonal staff, volunteer restructure and equipment replacements in 2025 budget review
Summary
Camille Devore, Aurora’s animal control manager, told the Finance Committee on Oct. 23 the proposed 2025 budget funds a restructured volunteer program, two seasonal animal‑enrichment staff, replacement of aging industrial washers and a power washer, and expanded hours for existing part‑time staff to improve animal care and shelter operations.
Camille Devore, Aurora’s animal control manager, told the Aurora Finance Committee on Oct. 23 that the department plans a combination of staffing changes, equipment replacements and a retooled volunteer program in the proposed 2025 city budget.
Devore said the shelter is replacing an informal volunteer system with a structured program, implementing a new shelter software called Chameleon, and adding two seasonal staff whose duties will focus on animal enrichment and socialization. “Our goal obviously is to give the best care possible to these animals,” Devore said.
The restructured volunteer program follows a temporary suspension after staff found the previous process lacked structure. Devore said the department has been using overtime and existing staff to cover tasks such as walking and socializing animals while the volunteer program is rebuilt.…
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