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Everman pursues new animal shelter after volunteers, grants boost live‑release rate
Summary
City Manager Craig Spencer said Everman and Forest Hill’s regional municipal animal services have raised live‑release rates above 80% and that council has directed staff to pursue grant funding — including a USDA program purported to fund 75% of a new shelter estimated at roughly $1.5–$1.8 million.
At a town hall, City Manager Craig Spencer said the City of Everman is moving to expand municipal animal services after years of limited capacity. Spencer named Ray Renschler as the lead animal control officer and said the recent regional partnership with Forest Hill has increased the combined live‑release rate to above 80 percent.
Spencer said city council recently directed staff to pursue…
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