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Residents urge Camp Verde council to act on animal neglect; mayor directs staff follow-up
Summary
Members of Animal Protectors of the Verde Valley told the council on Jan. 7 they have observed widespread animal neglect, abuse and abandonment; Mayor Marie Moore asked Town Manager Miranda Fisher to follow up and report back, including on negotiations to secure an animal shelter contract.
During the Jan. 7 public comment period, four members of Animal Protectors of the Verde Valley — Rachel Ross, Melinda Jessop, Cathy Morgan and Rashawn Gilmer — spoke about what they described as an abundance of animal neglect, abuse and abandonment in the area following an animal neglect workshop.
Under Arizona law, the council could not take formal action on items introduced during call to the public, but Mayor Marie Moore directed Town Manager Miranda Fisher to follow up with the speakers and return to council with an update. The mayor specifically asked staff to include information about ongoing negotiations to secure a contract with an animal shelter.
Town staff did not provide additional detail at the meeting about the status of any shelter negotiations, timelines, or possible funding. The public commenters urged the town to strengthen responses to neglect and abandonment; council members asked clarifying questions during the exchange. The minutes note the town manager was directed to follow up and report back to council.
Next steps: Town Manager Miranda Fisher will report to council with follow-up information, including an update on shelter contract negotiations, at a future meeting or as part of staff reports.
