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Osage Beach agrees to fund Dogwood Animal Shelter to take city strays, board approves $10,000 annual agreement
Summary
The board approved a contract to pay Dogwood Animal Shelter up to $10,000 yearly to accept stray and impounded animals after the city’s five‑day holding period; staff said the arrangement preserves a no‑kill outcome and reduces legal/licensing risks for the city.
The Board of Aldermen on Aug. 21 approved an agreement to pay Dogwood Animal Shelter Inc. $10,000 per year to accept animals the city cannot reunite with owners within a five‑day holding period. Mayor Harmonson and public works and police staff described several recent stray‑animal cases and said the city lacks the licensing and capacity to shelter animals for extended periods. Why it matters: City officials said the agreement reduces legal risk from…
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