County animal shelter reports overcapacity; adoption-fee promotions used to reduce intake
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Summary
In a weekly report commissioners were told the county animal shelter is at capacity with approximately 10 dogs waiting; staff have run reduced adoption fees to reduce intake and commissioners discussed inviting shelter representatives to present monthly updates.
During a report on July 8, Williams County commissioners were told the county animal shelter is at capacity and had about 10 dogs waiting for adoption. The shelter reportedly ran a temporary reduced adoption-fee promotion to help reduce animal intake and increase adoptions.
Commissioners discussed inviting shelter staff to present monthly updates to the board so the county can better track capacity and operations. One commissioner suggested that the shelter attend a future meeting to discuss ongoing animal-capacity strategies.
No formal actions or appropriations were taken during the meeting; commissioners suggested having a shelter representative present to the board at least monthly to review capacity and any requests for assistance or policy changes.