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Miss Smithfield teen urges town to prioritize spay/neuter and partnerships to curb pet overpopulation
Summary
Carly Ramsey, Miss Smithfield Teen, asked the Town Council to support her POP initiative (Pet Overpopulation Prevention) and to partner with county animal services and national nonprofits on spay/neuter, adoption and outreach to reduce high euthanasia rates cited for local shelters.
Carly Ramsey, Miss Smithfield Teen, asked the Town Council to support a community initiative called POP (Pet Overpopulation Prevention) and to coordinate with Johnston County Animal Services, local nonprofits and national partners to reduce shelter intake and euthanasia.
"My community service initiative, known as POP, which stands for pet overpopulation prevention, is rooted in a lifelong commitment to animal welfare," Ramsey said as she introduced…
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