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Chilton County Commission says county will operate animal-control department; staff and repairs underway
Summary
County commissioners described creation of a county-run animal control department to meet a state mandate, said a director has been hired, and discussed short-term staffing, volunteer support and one-time refurbishment funds for the shelter.
At a Chilton County Commission meeting, commissioners described steps to establish a county-run animal control department to comply with a state mandate requiring a pound and care for stray dogs, cats and ferrets.
Commissioners said the county has hired an animal shelter director (identified in the meeting only as Christina), is recruiting technicians and intends to hire an assistant director. Commissioners and volunteers described an immediate “transition period” to manage intake and operations while the county implements policies and completes facility repairs.
The commission said the move responds to state law (recorded in the meeting as "Alabama code 19753-7a-7") and what…
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