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Volunteers urge reinstatement after county pauses Hearts Unleashed program
Summary
Two longtime volunteers and rescue partners criticized the county’s pause of Hearts Unleashed at the Fairfield County Animal Shelter, citing transfers of 408 animals and warning that a suspension of volunteer access harms animal outcomes; county staff said the pause is temporary while formal volunteer policies are developed.
Speakers at the Fairfield County Council public‑comment period on March 23 sharply criticized the county’s decision to pause the Hearts Unleashed volunteer program at the Fairfield County Animal Shelter and asked the council to reinstate the program.
Boo Major, who identified himself as a District 2 resident, told the council the disassociation with Hearts Unleashed and its volunteer program is "a travesty for the animals at the shelter," saying volunteers like Heather Feltner have…
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