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Animal shelter expands partnerships, volunteer programs and deferred‑maintenance work
Summary
New shelter director Vanessa Forbes highlighted partnerships with local veterinary and rescue organizations, a Miles & Mutts volunteer walking program and deferred‑maintenance projects including kennel improvements and mold remediation.
Vanessa Forbes, the borough’s recently hired animal shelter director, briefed the assembly April 9 on shelter operations, volunteer partnerships and deferred‑maintenance priorities.
Forbes said the shelter has expanded partnerships with local veterinary technician programs, area cities (Wasilla, Palmer and Houston) for mutual sheltering support, and local rescues and foster networks that…
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