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Commissioners direct staff to draft animal-control contract with Humane Society; set parameters for emergency callouts
Summary
After months of discussion, the commission asked staff to draft a two-year contract for animal-control services from a Humane Society provider, with sheriff oversight, a proposed annual cost of about $175,000 and a temporary cap on emergency weekend callouts.
Mason County commissioners on March 24 gave direction to staff to draft a contract with a Humane Society provider to supply animal-control services, and they agreed preliminary parameters the board said should be included in that draft.
County staff told commissioners the provider agreed to begin service by hiring two additional staff dedicated to Mason County and requested an initial two‑year contract so the new hires could be retained and trained. Staff also said the provider proposed an annual contract…
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