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LaSalle County discusses IVAR dependence and possible formal agreements for animal care
Summary
Committee members and animal-control staff discussed rising demand for stray-animal care, local veterinary clinics being bought by corporate entities, and options including contracts to reserve kennel space or county assistance; committee placed the report on file and asked for ideas.
LaSalle County Public Safety Committee members heard concerns about growing pressure on animal-control services and limited options for housing stray animals as local veterinary clinics are increasingly owned by corporate entities.
An animal-control presenter described IVAR as handling the majority of the county's animal-care load and said the two owners are older and looking to slow down. The speaker warned staffing…
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