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Public raises pack-dog safety concerns; board hears animal-rescue shelter update

Mitchell County Board of Commissioners · December 2, 2025
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Summary

A public commenter urged the county to address multiple loose and pack dogs and called current statutes inadequate for multi-dog situations; commissioners reported Mitchell County Animal Rescue has hired a new director, completed roof repairs and started kennel refurbishing.

During public comment a resident described recurring problems with groups of dogs running at large, said the county's "vicious and dangerous dog" statute is ill-suited to multi-dog situations and urged the board to consider ordinance and enforcement changes. The speaker warned, "Something's gonna have to be done…

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