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Grimes County Animal Rescue asks commissioners for $30,000; court tentatively budgets $15,000
Summary
Grimes County Animal Rescue told commissioners its intake has grown and that medical and spay/neuter costs have risen; rescue leaders requested $30,000 and county staff placed $15,000 in the preliminary budget while noting continued review.
Grimes County Animal Rescue representatives asked the Commissioners Court on July 29 for a $30,000 county allocation for FY2026, citing sharp intake growth and rising veterinary costs. Commissioners placed $15,000 in the preliminary county budget and asked the rescue to provide follow-up details about grants and reimbursable disaster-response plans.
Elora Alexander, identified as rescue coordinator, and Jayla McKay, the rescue supervisor, told commissioners the rescue's intake this year has more than doubled: staff reported taking 353 animals for the year to date compared with about 101 the prior year, and said the organization has expanded claims on…
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