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PAWS asks Dearborn County for 20% funding increase as commissioners warn of tax-revenue shortfall
Summary
PAWS, the county humane shelter, requested a 20% increase in monthly county support to $16.05 per month beginning in 2026; commissioners said they could not commit now because changes from Senate Bill 1 have left the county forecasting a large property-tax revenue drop for 2026.
PAWS, the county humane shelter, asked the Dearborn County Board of Commissioners for a 20% increase in monthly county funding — from $13.07 to $16.05 per month starting in 2026 — to cover rising costs tied to mandated spay/neuter requirements and higher medical and supply expenses.
The request drew a detailed presentation from PAWS board members about operations, fundraising and how state law changes have increased the shelter’s medical workload. "We respectfully request a 20% increase in monthly funding from $13.07 50 to $16.05 per month starting in 2026 so that we can continue to make Dearborn County a model of compassionate and responsible…
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