Mitchell County hears Richmond Animal Rescue progress on kennels, generator and volunteer support
Summary
County staff reported Richmond Animal Rescue has completed electrical and generator work, plans quarantine ventilation and outdoor kennel improvements, and is partnering with Brother Wolf in Asheville for volunteer socialization support to increase adoptions.
County staff provided an operational update on Richmond Animal Rescue during the May 4 meeting, reporting infrastructure and program steps meant to improve animal welfare and adoption outcomes.
Staff said commercial generator and new wiring work are in progress and that quarantine ventilation will be installed once electrical work is complete. The presentation noted ongoing work on outside kennels and sound baffles to reduce noise when dogs are outdoors.
The rescue has secured volunteer support through a partnership with Brother Wolf in Asheville; staff said representatives visit twice monthly to assist with animal socialization, which staff said helps animals be adopted more quickly. No formal board action was recorded beyond receiving the report.
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