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Gibson County animal services reports new shelter timeline, TIF-funded medical room and capacity strain
Summary
Animal Services said the new shelter opening is now likely April–May after additional TIF funding allowed a medical room and expanded low-cost spay/neuter services; the current building is failing and the shelter is over capacity (50+ dogs, 70+ cats).
Sharon, speaking for Gibson County Animal Services, told the commissioners the new shelter project is delayed into spring but that additional tax-increment financing (TIF) funding will allow construction of a medical room and other features intended to expand low-cost spay/neuter services for low-income residents.
“Even if we were in the new shelter, we wouldn't have enough space,” Sharon said,…
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