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Hernando County sheriff and shelter staff report major drop in shelter population, tout spay/neuter push and new veterinary services
Summary
Sheriff nd Hernando County shelter staff told commissioners they have reduced on-site animal counts, improved spay/neuter rates and added medical equipment and training; commissioners pressed staff on intake and surrender policy and volunteer supervision.
Sheriff nd Hernando County animal-shelter staff told county commissioners on Sept. 9 that the shelter's on-site population has fallen sharply since January and that new medical and records systems are speeding adoptions and returns to owners.
The update came as Capt. Johnny Cameron of the Hernando County Sheriff's Office and Dr. Tiffany Bogart, the county epartment veterinarian, described operational changes, new equipment and training grants intended to keep more animals healthy, adoptable and out of long-term shelter custody.
The sheriff—riefed commissioners that, "since January 1" staff and volunteers have dramatically cut the number of animals in shelter holdings and foster care through increased spay/neuter work, partnerships and volunteer recruitment. Capt. Cameron told the board: "Since January 1 to September 1, we've taken in a total of 1,970 animals. So that's 868 dogs, 924 cats," and said…
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