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Animal Control reports steady increase in intakes; unofficial 2024 numbers cited

Courts & Public Safety Committee · February 10, 2025
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Deputy Michelle Reid presented Animal Control statistics from 2017–2023 and cited unofficial 2024 figures of 274 dogs and 48 cats; the committee received and filed the report and heard details on adoption procedures and restitution.

Deputy Michelle Reid, Animal Control Officer, presented the department's statistics from 2017 through 2023 and provided unofficial intake numbers for 2024. She told the committee the shelter took in 274 dogs and 48 cats in 2024 (unofficial) and that there has been a steady annual increase in animals.

Reid said approximately half of intakes come from the city, about 25% from a township and the remaining 25% from other townships. She explained the agency's adoption process and answered committee questions about restitution.

Commissioner Bill LaHaie moved (supported by Commissioner Dan Ludlow) to receive and file the Animal Control reports as presented. The motion carried.

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