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Harper Woods council approves animal-control contract with I Heart Dogs Rescue after public questions on pickup, training and costs
Summary
The Harper Woods City Council approved a service agreement with I Heart Dogs Rescue/Animal Haven to shelter up to 30 animals a year for up to $15,000 annually. Residents and councilmembers pressed city staff on who will pick up animals, training requirements for animal-control officers and how overnight holding will work.
The Harper Woods City Council voted unanimously to approve a service agreement with I Heart Dogs Rescue/Animal Haven that caps payments at $500 per animal and $15,000 annually, enough to shelter up to 30 animals in a year. City Manager Shemanski recommended the contract and said the city can amend it if needs exceed that cap.
The contract is intended to provide shelter, care and adoption services while the city will continue to enforce state and local animal ordinances. "In return, IHDR will provide shelter, care, and adoption services for animals that are candidates for adoption," Shemanski told the council during the presentation. Shemanski also said the city has budgeted approximately $82,000 in 2026 for animal-control purposes and characterized the new…
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