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Animal Shelter Commission

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Aug 21, 2026

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Shelter Seeks More Funding for Medical Care

Published Aug 21, 2026

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Briefing

Jul 13, 2026

Commission Approves Shelter Medical Expense

The commission unanimously approved $345.17 from its account for medical services to diagnose a potential skin issue affecting a shelter dog named Mac. Members also reviewed a proposed three-year plan for shelter safety, capacity, and facility upgrades.

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Briefing

Jun 8, 2026

Shelter Plans Rabies Clinic and Adoptions

The commission coordinated a rabies vaccination clinic for dogs scheduled for Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. It also reported six adoptable dogs, several kittens nearing adoption, and six dogs being held for safekeeping.

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Briefing

May 11, 2026

Shelter Expands Animal Medical Care

The commission unanimously approved using Other Med Fees & Services funds for medical care beyond the municipal budget, including immunizations, Lyme disease protection, bloodwork, fecal testing, sterilization, and treatment for court-case animals. The chair said that, starting May 11, animals coming to Milford Animal Control would receive full vaccinations, disease testing, heartworm care, sterilization, and related boarding for feral cats after surgery.

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Briefing

Apr 13, 2026

Commission Approves Animal Care Funding Transfers

The commission unanimously approved transfers totaling $22,787.62 to cover veterinary bills and restore funds for other medical services. Members also reported that the shelter passed a state inspection, while warning that requests for additional medical and rabies funding were rejected.

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Briefing

Mar 9, 2026

Commission backs shelter medical support

Commission members agreed to support medical bills for puppies born at the shelter, Kota, and shelter animals generally. The shelter reported four puppies born on March 6, with one dying during birth, while two related dogs remain in quarantine during a court custody case.

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Briefing

Feb 18, 2026

Shelter Seeks More Funding for Medical Care

The shelter reported that its city budget had been exceeded, presented $6,789.88 in medical invoices, and requested increases of $10,000 for medical services and $5,000 for rabies control. Three commissioners agreed to meet with the Board of Finance to develop a clearer budget plan.

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Briefing

Jan 12, 2026

Animal shelter reports adoptions and finances

The shelter’s reported balance was $141,732.50, an increase of $9,867.77 from the previous month. Commissioners also reported one dog adopted, one cat adopted, six dogs available for adoption, and multiple animals being held for quarantine, safekeeping, or behavioral evaluation.

1 min readMunicipal coverage