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Volunteers and residents raise concerns about Pet Circle operations and staffing at hearing of visitors
Summary
At the council’s hearing of visitors, volunteers and animal‑care advocates described staffing shortfalls and operational problems at Pet Circle (the city animal shelter), saying animals spend extended periods in kennels and volunteers have been discouraged. City staff said they would follow up.
WACO, Texas — During the hearing of visitors at the March 18 Waco City Council meeting, volunteers and residents urged city attention to operations at Pet Circle, the municipal animal shelter, citing staffing problems and animal welfare concerns.
Longtime volunteer and community member Terry Romans told the council she believed some animals were confined in kennels for six to 14 days without adequate exercise and said…
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