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Commissioners report inspector found shelter in order; approve Hill's Science Diet contract pending attorney review
Summary
After a surprise state veterinary inspection prompted by complaints, commissioners said the inspector found the Chilton County animal shelter compliant. The commission approved a Hill's Science Diet feeding contract subject to attorney approval and noted multiple rescue partners are collecting animals from the shelter.
Commissioner Childress updated the Chilton County Commission on recent activity at the county animal shelter after complaints prompted a surprise inspection by the state veterinary board.
"The inspector found everything in order, all the paperwork in order, all the stats in order," Childress reported, saying the inspector offered help and made positive comments about improvements at the facility. Childress credited shelter director Christina Bollock and staff for addressing operational issues and said the director is pursuing required training hours so she can apply for a DEA license to store controlled substances used in shelter veterinary care.
Commissioners also discussed partnerships with rescues: Childress said at least six rescue organizations are now pulling animals from the shelter regularly, helping reduce the live animal population. The commission emphasized the goal of moving animals "out the front door" via adoption and rescue transfers.
On a formal action, Commissioner Childress moved to approve a Hill's Science Diet contract for the shelter, subject to the county attorney’s approval and with authority for the chair to sign the contract after attorney review. The motion passed unanimously. Childress said the partnership is expected to lower the county’s feeding costs by roughly half compared with current expenditures and includes an out clause if the program does not meet expectations.
Childress also moved to pay a Chilton County News invoice related to reappraisal advertising; the motion passed with Childress abstaining. Commissioners encouraged donations of food and supplies while the shelter continues expanding rescue partnerships.
