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Humane Society seeks $690,970 increase to county contract, citing service shortfall and staff benefits needs
Summary
The Humane Society of St. Joseph County asked the council for an additional $690,970 (bringing the county contract to $1,310,000) for 2026 to cover true service costs, add staff benefits, hire a full-time veterinarian, and address facility and vehicle needs; the society is operating out-of-contract through March 31 while negotiations continue.
Jenny Brown, executive director of the Humane Society of St. Joseph County, asked the St. Joseph County Council’s committee meeting on Jan. 13 to approve an additional $690,970 for the county contract, increasing the 2026 contract total to $1,310,000 and proposing a 3% increase for 2027. Brown said the Humane Society provides animal control and shelter services for county jurisdictions (except South Bend City) and that the county accounts…
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