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Oak Harbor reports increase in pet licensing after contract with Whidbey Animals Improvement Foundation
Summary
City finance staff and WAIF presented a required contract report showing higher licensing rates and revenue after WAIF began administering Oak Harbor's animal licensing system in August 2024, citing online access and weekend locations as drivers.
The City of Oak Harbor and the Whidbey Animals Improvement Foundation (WAIF) presented a contract-required annual report on April 22 showing improved pet-license compliance and increased licensing revenue since WAIF took over licensing services in August 2024.
Chaz Webster, Oak Harbor finance manager, said the city entered a three-year contract with WAIF in June 2024 for the foundation to administer animal licensing. Webster said WAIF now provides in-person licensing at two physical locations (the Coupeville Bridal Shelter and the Oak Harbor Cat Center) and an online portal available 24/7. "The contract was signed in June of last…
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