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Residents, rescuers tell commissioners Chilton County Humane Society needs transparency and better operations
Summary
Multiple public commenters urged the commission to address alleged problems at the Chilton County Humane Society, saying donor records are missing, staff turnover harmed operations, and animals were killed for space; commissioners said they will expect the nonprofit to follow its bylaws and cooperate with the county.
Several residents and animal-rescue volunteers used the public-comment period to raise concerns about the operations and management of the Chilton County Humane Society.
Cindy Blackman, who identified herself as a lifelong Chilton County resident and advocate, said the humane society has seen a “steady decline in the care of the animals” and criticized the shelter’s leadership and financial recordkeeping. “The leadership has failed to me… not just to me, but I’m speaking for others,” Blackman said, and she…
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