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Animal control announces Bark in the Park, expanded hours and volunteer outreach as county weighs shelter resources
Summary
Animal control staff described a Sept. 27 Bark in the Park event, new Thursday hours starting Aug. 18, monthly volunteer meetings and a two-year licensing option; the board also heard offers of outside assistance and noted a planned new facility.
Lapeer County animal control staff told commissioners on Aug. 14 they will hold Bark in the Park on Sept. 27 at Harrow Fire Park, expand public hours and step up volunteer recruitment as they continue work on a new county animal control facility.
The animal control director (name not given) said Bark in the Park will include a food truck, a partnership with county veteran services and a “Dunk a deputy” fund-raiser featuring volunteers from the sheriff’s department.…
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