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Comal County renews agreement with Canine Classmates for therapy dogs, pays from asset forfeiture
Summary
The court approved a continuation of the Canine Classmates LLC contract to provide working therapy dogs for victims and witnesses, increasing the annual expenditure from about $9,000 to $12,000 and funding it with asset forfeiture dollars rather than general fund revenue.
Comal County approved a contract between Canine Classmates LLC and the county to continue providing working therapy dog services for victims and witnesses, including children and adults. The presenter, Miss Stark, said the annual amount increased from about $9,000 last year to about $12,000 this year due to an increased number of trials and related demand; she specified the funds will come from asset forfeiture accounts, not the general fund.
Commissioners voiced support for the program during the discussion, with one commissioner calling therapy dogs "magic" and thanking staff for the work. The court authorized the purchasing director to execute the related documents.
