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Supervisors endorse combination plan for retired fire‑rescue K‑9 medical care
Summary
Stafford County supervisors gave consensus and then a motion to adopt a combination approach (insurance plus a dedicated fund) and a 12‑month wellness level 2 for retired county canines; the motion carried at the June 4 meeting.
The Stafford County Board of Supervisors signaled support and then formally adopted a staff‑recommended approach on June 4 to provide medical coverage for retired Stafford County fire‑rescue canines.
Deputy Chief Ben Goldman presented three staff options: (1) comprehensive medical insurance, (2) a dedicated medical fund, or (3) a combination of insurance and a fund. Staff had placed a placeholder of $10,000 in the FY25 budget and estimated ongoing annual costs at about $4,900. The staff recommended Option 3 and asked the board to adopt the 12‑month wellness level 2, which would cover two routine visits per year plus vaccinations, heartworm testing and certain diagnostic screenings for retired dogs.
Several supervisors said the issue had already been vetted in committee and budget discussions. After brief discussion, Supervisor [name given during motion] moved to implement Option 3 and wellness level 2; another supervisor seconded and the board voted in favor. The chair recorded that the motion carried; no roll‑call tally was announced during the presentation.
Next steps: Staff will implement the adopted coverage and follow the planned budgeted funding and reporting processes. The county’s deputy county administrator confirmed the $10,000 placeholder in the budget and identified the estimated ongoing annual cost.
