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Commissioners approve $40,000 from Partners for Pets reserves for veterinary services as county struggles to hire a veterinarian

3541480 · May 19, 2025
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Summary

The commission moved a $40,000 budget amendment to fund veterinarian services through Partners for Pets reserves while the county continues recruiting a permanent veterinarian; commissioners said social media controversy had discouraged some candidates.

Santa Rosa County staff asked the committee on May 19 to approve a $40,000 budget amendment to use Partners for Pets reserves to pay for veterinary services while the county seeks to hire a county veterinarian.

"We do have an ability for people to donate. We have a fund called the partners for pets, and it can be utilized for different, medical or needs in the shelter environment," a staff presenter said. The amendment would pay for contract veterinary services while recruitment…

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