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Supervisors hear sharp rise in shelter intakes; board reviews capital plan and grant options
Summary
County staff reported animal-shelter intakes rose to 508 in 2024 (from 304 in 2020 and 288 in 2021). Supervisors reviewed a draft capital plan for the shelter, confirmed a $50,000 local match, and discussed grant strategies and donor support ahead of a February bid schedule.
County staff told supervisors that annual shelter intakes have increased substantially, with 508 animals processed in 2024 compared with 304 in 2020 and 288 in 2021. The board discussed possible causes, highlighted donor contributions, and reviewed a draft capital list of needed equipment and kennel improvements.
"In 2024, 508 animals has gone through the shelter," a staff member said during the presentation. Officials said the project has met a $50,000 local match, an architect is finalizing bid documents, and the county hopes to put the project out for bid in the second week of February. Supervisors discussed possible donor-naming of kennels or runs to reduce county costs and asked staff to continue coordinating funding sources and forthcoming bid timelines.
