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Veterinarian urges joint Warren–Washington County animal shelter to support prosecutions and humane care

Washington County Public Safety Committee · January 27, 2026
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Dr. Kyra Haring told the Washington County Public Safety Committee that current dog-control facilities are temporary and inadequate and urged creation of a joint Warren–Washington County animal shelter to support prosecutions of animal abuse and provide a humane holding facility.

Dr. Kyra Haring, DVM, presented a proposal to the Washington County Public Safety Committee on Jan. 27 urging creation of a joint Warren–Washington County animal shelter to provide a permanent facility for abused and stray animals and to support law-enforcement prosecutions.

Haring said current dog-control facilities are short-term holding spots and ‘‘an animal shelter is there for law enforcement, for District…

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