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Carbon County shelter committee approves proposal to seek commissioner approval for fenced dog play area; facility repairs, donations reviewed
Summary
The Carbon County Animal Shelter Advisory Commission voted to forward a proposal asking county commissioners to approve a small, staff-supervised fenced play area for shelter dogs. The commission also reviewed director reports on adoptions, donations, pending facility repairs, and other fundraising items.
The Carbon County Animal Shelter Advisory Commission on June 3 voted to send a proposal to county commissioners asking for approval to build a small, staff-supervised fenced dog play area on county property adjacent to the shelter’s memorial garden.
The move came during new-business discussion after the commission reviewed director reports on shelter operations, donations and pending facility repairs. The commission also discussed pending camera installation in the kennel area, completion of remaining kennel doors, a partially leaking roof, and fundraising plans including an anticipated yard sale and a proposed Eagle Scout donation-box project.
The fenced-area proposal would limit access to shelter dogs and staff rather than be open to the public. The commission members said the enclosure is intended for enrichment and to allow staff to observe dogs off leash before adoption. The commission…
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