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Council renews contract with Yakima Humane Society to operate Ellensburg shelter through 2028
Summary
The city authorized the manager to sign a contract with the Yakima Humane Society to continue animal-shelter operations through 2028, with stepped increases in annual operating payments to cover rising intake and care costs and a commitment to recruit local board representation.
The Ellensburg City Council on Feb. 2 authorized the city manager to sign an updated contract with the Yakima Humane Society to operate the Ellensburg shelter through 2028 and approved associated budget adjustments.
City Finance and Animal Services staff presented the contract extension and described an 18% increase in intakes from 2024 to 2025 — roughly 175 additional animals — and the…
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