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Nampa council approves short-term funding to keep West Valley Humane Society taking animals
Summary
After heated debate, Nampa city council approved a one‑time extension to pay West Valley Humane Society through Sept. 30 while staff and council seek longer-term options and finalize next year’s budgeted support.
Nampa city leaders approved short-term payments to West Valley Humane Society on July 21 to prevent an immediate interruption in animal shelter services as the city negotiates longer-term funding.
The council voted to authorize payments through Sept. 30 totaling $96,885.13 to cover shelter services while staff continue talks with the Humane Society and explore alternatives and budget options. The move followed a failed attempt to authorize a smaller, one-month extension and a robust exchange among council members about county contributions, fiscal responsibility and the operational challenges of establishing a local shelter.
Why it matters: Nampa’s animal control officers rely on an outside shelter to house injured, stray and seized animals. Without a contract the city said it would lack a place to take…
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