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Levelland volunteers urge changes after shelter euthanasias; budget includes $50,000 feasibility study
Summary
Volunteers and rescue leaders told the council that poor shelter hours, limited volunteer access and breakdowns in communication contributed to animals being euthanized; the adopted FY2024–25 budget includes $50,000 for an animal-shelter feasibility study.
Dozens of Levelland residents used the public‑comment period to press the City Council for changes at the Levelland Animal Shelter, saying staffing and communication failures have reduced adoptions and led to needless deaths.
"It is the 18 puppies and 2 young dogs that were euthanized" that brings us here tonight, volunteer Carrie Love said, describing repeated attempts to place animals with rescues and foster homes. Other speakers asked for consistent open hours, better volunteer access and clearer protocols for rescue…
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