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County authorizes animal‑shelter service resolution, hires two veterinarians at $75/hr caps
Summary
Supervisors approved a two‑year resolution for animal‑shelter impoundment/cremation services and separately authorized two major veterinarian contracts (each $75/hour, not to exceed $30,000/year). A supervisor described extreme overcrowding at the county shelter.
The Saratoga County Public Safety Committee approved a two‑year resolution authorizing contracts with the county animal shelter for impoundment and cremation services and associated species‑specific fees, plus an additional per‑animal fee to cover housing, shelter, nutrition, support, medical care, safety and sanitation.
Separately, the committee approved two major contracts to provide veterinary services: one with Dr. Kristen St. Dennis for 08/03/2025–08/02/2027 and one with Dr. Tamara Baidu for 01/23/2026–01/22/2028. Both contracts were presented with a proposed hourly rate of $75 and a fiscal cap of $30,000 per year. Each contract was moved, seconded and approved by voice vote.
During discussion, a supervisor who toured the animal shelter praised staff for their work but described severe overcrowding and limited space at the facility. The committee voted to proceed with the contracts and service resolution. Implementation details such as contract forms and final terms are subject to county attorney review where required.
