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Eaton County officials debate animal-control ordinance as lone shelter worker struggles with capacity
Summary
Christy Grenold, identified as Eaton County—s only animal control employee, told commissioners the county lacks on-road animal patrol and prioritizes dangerous or injured animals; commissioners discussed whether to repeal the county—s animal-control ordinance given limited enforcement capacity and shelter constraints.
Christy Grenold, who identified herself at the Dec. 4 meeting as Eaton County—s only remaining animal control employee, told the Board of Commissioners that the county no longer has an on-road animal-control officer and that local police, Michigan State Police and deputies handle most field responses. Grenold said the county shelter is small, staff is limited and intake must be prioritized for animals that present public-safety, health or aggression risks. She said many animals are returned…
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