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Detroit expands animal-care facility and education efforts; council approves funding request for enforcement vehicles
Summary
General Services Department briefed council on a new animal-care facility, increased response capacity and planned public-education campaigns. The committee approved a motion to include $800,000 for outfitted vehicles for animal-control inspectors in the executive session budget discussions.
The General Services Department described upgrades to Detroit’s animal-care operations during the Oct. 12 budget hearing and said staff plan education and outreach to reduce stray-animal incidents.
Crystal Perkins said the newly built animal center includes larger play yards, pet-friendly artificial turf, and space for specialized clinics. She said the city strengthened its call center and response…
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