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Columbia County staff warn of full kennels as humane society changes intake model; county may need its own impound facility
Summary
County staff told commissioners the humane society has altered its intake model and county-built kennels that were intended as temporary holding space are full; staff said the county may need to consider an impound facility or other changes to meet legal holding requirements for seized animals.
County staff reported that kennels the county built to support animal enforcement are full after the county’s sheltering partner changed its intake model. The county’s animal enforcement director told staff he is "not sure what to do," county speakers said, and commissioners discussed options including revising the contract with the humane society or creating a county impound facility for short-term holding.
A staff member summarized the situation: the county had constructed eight kennels intended for nights, weekends and holidays and…
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