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Burke County animal services reports rising intakes, high positive outcomes and progress on new shelter
Summary
Animal Services Director Caitlin Suttermeyer told commissioners the department’s intake is rising while positive outcomes are 89%. The department described outreach programs (microchip clinics, business buddies), GIS mapping to target hotspots, and construction progress on a new shelter; the board accepted the report.
Burke County’s Animal Services Department reported rising intakes alongside strong positive outcome rates and described multiple outreach tactics and a new shelter project during the Nov. 17 meeting.
Director Caitlin Suttermeyer said Animal Services operates on an annual budget of about $960,000 with nine full-time staff. Department data show…
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