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Blount County animal center asks for staff and radio upgrades amid high demand
Summary
The Blount County Animal Center told budget committee members it is operating at capacity and is requesting one full‑time office assistant ($41,262), two part‑time kennel assistants (~$64,770 total) and two handheld radios to replace units incompatible with new dispatch frequencies.
Chief Ron Crow, director of the Blount County Animal Center, told the budget committee the shelter is operating at heavy capacity and needs staff and equipment to maintain care and safety. Crow said the center provides "kennel services, shelter, warmth, daily care for animals 365 days a year," and that volunteer support — documented at more than 22,000 hours last year — helps sustain day‑to‑day operations.
Crow outlined three specific requests for the 2026–27…
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