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Davis County honors foster volunteers; commissioners postpone $28,000 fundraising feasibility contract for Animal Care
Summary
The commission presented the inaugural Foster of the Year award to Cindy Blanchard, approved an Amazon wish list for donations, and voted to postpone a proposed $28,000 fundraising feasibility contract with Pathway Group until early January after debate over cost, timing and volunteer capacity.
The Davis County Commission on Dec. 16 recognized volunteer foster caregivers and moved to delay a contract seeking outside help to plan fundraising for the county animal shelter.
At the start of the meeting the commission’s chair, Lorraine Kamalu, introduced a presentation by Animal Care Director Michelle Hicks and Foster & Rescue Coordinator Pam Knowlton honoring Cindy Blanchard as the county’s 2025 Foster of the Year. Pam Knowlton told the commission the county has about 250 active fosters and said Blanchard "has fostered 57 animals," handling cases ranging from newborn bottle kittens to animals with severe medical needs. Blanchard, receiving the award, thanked other…
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