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Council authorizes interim public‑private partnership with DAWG to pursue new animal services facility

Denison City Council · April 21, 2026
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Summary

Denison approved an interim public‑private partnership (Contract No. 2026‑0036) with Denison Animal Welfare Group (DAWG) to develop a new animal services facility on roughly 4–5 acres of city property, including plans for a low‑cost spay/neuter and vaccination clinic and a reversion clause if DAWG cannot continue operations.

Denison — The City Council voted unanimously to authorize a public‑private partnership interim agreement (Contract No. 2026‑0036) with Denison Animal Welfare Group (DAWG) to advance construction of a new animal services facility and clinic on city property.

City staff described a multi‑year collaboration between the city and DAWG to replace DAWG's current operations housed in the old south‑side fire station. Under the interim agreement the…

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