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Bartholomew County animal-control reports show caseload increase in March
Summary
Animal Control Director Dean Satterfield reported 93 cases in February and 114 in March 2026, including 10 bite cases each month; commissioners accepted the reports at the April 27 meeting.
Bartholomew County Animal Control reported rising caseloads for early 2026, and the County Commissioners accepted the February and March monthly reports at their April 27 meeting.
Director Dean Satterfield’s February report listed a total of 93 cases (64 dog, 17 cat, 12 other), with six animals picked up and 10 bite cases. The March report showed a higher total of 114 cases (81 dog, 24 cat, 9 other), 18 animals picked up and 10 bite cases. The reports also included van mileage figures for Animal Control vehicles and operational metrics.
Commissioner Larry S. Kleinhenz moved to approve the reports as presented; Commissioner Carl H. Lienhoop seconded and the motion passed unanimously. The reports were accepted for the county record; no policy changes or additional funding requests were recorded in the meeting minutes.
The animal-control director’s figures will inform departmental staffing and operations; the transcript did not include any further discussion of new programs, funding changes or ordinance actions related to Animal Control.
