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Local resident urges county to reinstate animal control volunteer program to stem rising euthanasia risk
Summary
At the Dec. 16 Commissioners Court meeting, Guadalupe County resident Nivia Maldonado urged the court to reinstate a structured volunteer and rescue program for the county animal shelter, saying recent intake rates and reduced rescues are creating an intake‑to‑outcome deficit that risks unnecessary euthanasia.
A Guadalupe County resident told commissioners on Dec. 16 that the county animal shelter is failing to move dogs into homes or rescues at a rate that keeps pace with intake and asked the court to restore volunteer rescue support.
"I am here because conditions at Guadalupe County Bridal Control have reached a point where the current approach is not protecting animal welfare, public transparency, or the county's own operational needs," said Nivia Maldonado during the citizens‑to‑be‑heard portion of the meeting. She said the shelter has an annual intake of over 700 dogs and…
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