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Residents urge Fayette County to address animal shelter size, disease control and outdoor space
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Summary
Multiple residents raised concerns during public comment about the Fayette County animal shelter, calling for a cat enclosure, larger kennels, better disease control, more outdoor space and an advisory committee for community input.
During the public comment period on May 9, several Fayette County residents urged the Board of Commissioners to address ongoing concerns at the county animal shelter.
Residents who spoke included Robin Sockness, Nelsonya Graves, Stacia Godwin, Anne Wittenburg, Bob Wittenburg, Cynthia Saracino, Susan Griffith, Lynn Lasher and Laura Line. Citizens said they are frustrated with the size of kennels, the lack of outdoor space and shade, concerns about disease control and interest in the addition of a cat enclosure. Several speakers asked the county to create an advisory committee to allow community input on shelter operations.
Speakers also voiced concern about disclosing a physical address as part of public comment during Board meetings and asked for clarity about that practice. The Board received the comments during the public comment portion of the meeting; there was no formal motion or vote tied to the remarks at this session.