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Have a Heart Pet Shelter briefs Marion County court on surgeries, grants and pet‑support programs
Summary
A shelter representative told Marion County officials the organization performed about 2,905 surgeries in 2025, has expanded programs funded by foundations and ARPA, and runs microchipping and pet‑food distribution services to help residents keep pets.
At the Marion County meeting on March 10, a representative from Have a Heart Pet Shelter presented a year‑end report describing surgical output, partnerships and community programs.
The presenter said intake at the shelter fell by 168 animals compared with the prior year but that the shelter’s census remains high, limiting the ability to accept more animals. She said the group performed 2,905 surgeries in 2025 and had completed 603 surgeries so far in the current year, citing an average of about 40 surgeries on surgical days.
The speaker credited ARPA…
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