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Animal shelter reports heavy caseload, steep vet bills and a plan to open a public clinic
Summary
The county‑run animal shelter reported a census of 90 dogs and 201 cats, monthly veterinary bills near $25,000, annual staffing costs around $526,708, and proposed opening a reduced‑cost public clinic (June/July target) to generate revenue and reduce vet spend.
Jody, the animal shelter manager, updated the commissioners on operations, finances and short‑term plans since the county assumed shelter management.
Jody reported a shelter census of "90 dogs and 201 cats" and described recent adoption efforts: a winter‑storm foster campaign placed 27 dogs and 12 had already been adopted; staff are running another foster campaign for Valentine’s weekend and a Bark Bowl event near the Super Bowl. She said a pro‑bono trainer is helping with behavioral cases and…
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