Kokomo Humane Society asks county to continue $150,000 support, highlights managed‑intake changes

Jul 30, 2026

Kadra Hillis, the humane society’s executive director, asked commissioners to maintain current funding of $150,000, described a shift to managed intake and field-return practices and introduced the organization’s first impact report.

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Kokomo Humane Society executive director Kadra Hillis told the council the organization is shifting from automatic shelter intake to a managed‑intake approach that helps keep pets in their homes where appropriate. "By helping pets remain safely at home or in temporary foster care whenever possible, we reduce stress, limit the spread of disease, and ensure our kennels are available for animals that truly need shelter," Hillis said.

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