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Animal‑control director warns of rising intake and urges larger budget response
Summary
ACCT Philly’s executive director told council the animal shelter saw a 17% increase in intake in Q1 2026 and expects total admissions to exceed last year’s, and that the FY27 proposed $129,000 labor increase will not be sufficient to meet the rising demand.
Sarah Barnett, executive director of ACCT Philly, testified about animal‑control trends and budget needs during the MDO hearing.
Barnett said ACCT took in roughly 4,400 animals in the first quarter of 2026 (January–March), representing a 17% year‑over‑year increase, and that the shelter handled about 20,000 animals the prior…
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