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Clermont County commissioners table dog-kennel volunteer policy as residents press for staffing, behavior services
Summary
Commissioners heard extended public criticism of shelter operations and an operations update from county animal services. The board reset a proposed volunteer policy for further revision and set a new date for consideration.
Clermont County commissioners on Jan. 29 heard repeated complaints from residents about the county animal shelter and voted to table a proposed volunteer policy until Feb. 12 while staff continued negotiations and legal review.
The discussion began with public comments that accused county staff of mismanaging the shelter, failing to retain qualified staff and improperly using partner logos on the county website. “We are still severely understaffed. We don't have people who are qualified in these positions,” resident Deanna Smith said during public participation. Multiple speakers urged the county to use behaviorists and rescues to reduce euthanasia.
Angie (identified in the meeting as animal shelter staff) gave an operational update to the board. She told commissioners that, as of Jan. 24,…
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