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Wiregrass Pet Rescue to operate county shelter under proposed MOU; commission to consider agreement
Summary
County leaders discussed a memorandum of understanding with Wiregrass Pet Rescue and Adoption Center to operate the county's animal shelter; Wiregrass's executive director described services the nonprofit will provide while municipal functions such as animal control and rabies enforcement remain with local governments.
Houston County commissioners heard a presentation from Wiregrass Pet Rescue and Adoption Center about a proposed memorandum of understanding under which the nonprofit would operate shelter services for Houston County; commissioners placed the item on the Tuesday agenda for formal action with no objection.
Rachel Smith, executive director of Wiregrass Pet Rescue and Adoption Center (which markets itself as Wiregrass Pets), told commissioners the nonprofit opened its new facility two weeks ago and will provide intake, adoption, fostering and return-to-owner services for animals that…
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