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Kennedale council approves joining regional Municipal Animal Services
Summary
Kennedale unanimously approved an interlocal agreement to join a regional Municipal Animal Services partnership with Everman and Forest Hill, accepting a proposed pro‑rata share of a $495,000 budget and a staffing model intended to expand 24/7 emergency coverage and boost adoptions.
Kennedale — The Kennedale City Council unanimously approved an interlocal agreement on Nov. 18 to join Municipal Animal Services, a regional partnership currently hosted by the city of Everman and including Forest Hill and Edgecliffe Village.
The council voted to authorize the city manager to enter the agreement after a presentation describing a consolidated shelter and animal control model intended to stabilize staffing, reduce duplicative costs, and increase adoptions. A representative of Municipal Animal Services said the partnership serves roughly 22,000 people across…
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