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Commissioner presses county to explore locally run animal shelter amid constituent complaints
Summary
A commissioner urged the board to consider a county‑run animal shelter after complaints about current services; staff said they are reviewing records and disputed some reported misinformation, and commissioners discussed volunteer capacity, need for a veterinarian and possible facility options.
A commissioner told the Washington County Board that constituents have repeatedly raised concerns about animal‑shelter operations and urged the county to examine options for establishing a locally run shelter rather than relying on the current arrangement.
The commissioner said citizens report that animals are held only five days and then disposed…
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