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Maury County moves to advance veterinary hire as shelter reports rising intake and facility delays
Summary
The county's animal shelter reported increased animal intake, a delayed kennel door installation, and a plan to allow hiring a veterinarian before next year's budget is finalized; commissioners moved a related budget item to the admin committee.
The Maury County animal shelter reported higher intake and operational strains in May and obtained county approval to move a budget amendment to the administration committee that would allow an early hire of a veterinarian if funds and a candidate become available.
The shelter's presenter, identified in the transcript as Miss Rafael, told commissioners the shelter fielded 91 calls in May and recorded an inventory of 192 animals. She said inbound intake for the month was 342 animals, up from about 330 last year. Volunteers logged 1,145 hours in the month, and two…
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