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Residents press Saginaw County for transparency, oversight of Animal Care & Control and new surgical center

Board of Commissioners of Saginaw County, Michigan · February 17, 2026
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Multiple residents and volunteers told the county board on Feb. 17 they were concerned about Animal Care & Control operations, alleging lack of transparency about donated funds and the surgical center's use and capacity; volunteers said they were refused supplies and cited turnover and record-keeping problems.

During the public-audience portion of the Saginaw County Board meeting on Feb. 17, a string of residents and volunteers urged commissioners to increase oversight and transparency at Saginaw County Animal Care & Control.

Jennifer Polsinelli, speaking as a concerned citizen, sought clarity and a timeline for when spay-neuter services would be available at the new surgical center and said she was referred elsewhere for services. Volunteer Heidi Storck described being…

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