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City highlights long-term shelter dog 'Alder' and public urges stronger animal oversight
Summary
Animal welfare staff presented 'Alder,' a two-year-old pit mix fully vetted but in shelter care about 89 days; in public comment, residents urged neighbors to report animal abuse and thanked officials for tornado recovery help.
At the meeting’s presentation segment, animal welfare staff introduced "Alder," a two-year-old pit-mix described as friendly but in need of a yard after about 89 days in the shelter. Staff said Alder had been adopted and returned within 24 hours and emphasized adoptions are free or subsidized through vouchers; the shelter is small and at capacity.
During public comments, Terry Clark urged the community to watch cameras, report animal neglect or abuse and help local shelters: “If we do not step up and watch out for these babies, no one else will,” Clark said. Caroline Ken, a resident recovering from tornado-related damage, thanked city staff and base personnel for assistance following the storm.
Mayor Mason encouraged residents to consider adoption and to assist shelters where possible.
