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Mobile debate over $10 million animal shelter spotlights calls for city-funded spay‑neuter program
Summary
At the July 29 Mobile City Council meeting, rescue groups and city staff disagreed on whether the cityshould prioritize building a new $10 million animal shelter or set aside operating funds for a low-cost, city-supported spayandneuter prevention program.
At the Mobile City Council meeting on Tuesday, July 29, advocates for animal welfare urged the council and administration to pair the proposed $10 million capital project for a new animal shelter with a sustained, city-funded spay-and-neuter program to reduce shelter intake and taxpayer costs.
Local attorney and rescue volunteer Mallory Mangold told the council the cityhas earmarked $10,000,000 for a new shelter but should reserve some of that money for prevention. "A new building alone does not solve the core problem," Mangold said. She proposed the city set aside a portion of the $10 million for a low-cost spay-and-neuter program, suggesting figures ranging from $300,000 up to $2,300,000 in different scenarios.
Her remarks were echoed by Garrett Williamson of Save A Stray, who said the…
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