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Perry County shelter sets limits on after-hours field pickups; contract update requested
Summary
The county-contracted animal shelter told commissioners it will no longer routinely respond to after-hours stray and aggressive-animal calls, citing staff safety and budget strain; staff were asked to update the shelter contract and confirm law-enforcement procedures for placing animals in a 24/7 outside kennel.
PERRY COUNTY — The county’s contracted animal shelter told Perry County commissioners on Feb. 2 that it will stop routinely responding to after-hours calls in the field, a change its director said is needed to preserve limited shelter resources and protect staff.
"This charge is in effect if I have to leave my home after hours," Speaker 4 said, identifying herself in discussion as Molly and describing herself as the shelter operator contracted to provide animal services for the county and Tel City. She told the commission the shelter will continue to allow…
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