HomeMy WebLinkAbout082923 Animal Shelter AppletonHello,
I recently learned that the Humane Society of Jefferson County receives no city/county funding and in fact struggles to pay rent on their very dilapidated building. This lack of funding
explains a lot, given that I’ve been unable to reach them by phone a single time in 3 years, even during business hours. They claim to offer a free spay/neuter program but their website
is so dated I can’t find out any more info. This service is crucial as is the shelter’s ability to respond to community needs in a timely manner. There are SO many animals in this area
and the closest other shelter (CVAR in Quilcene) has the added responsibility of caring for the many farm animals which also reside here. The PT/Hadlock/Chimacum area needs a reliable
animal shelter and I believe the county should acknowledge this by financially supporting the pre-existing shelter. Given that the shelter is on county-owned land and pays rent to the
county, lessening or entirely eliminating these rent charges seems like an obvious first step.
Thanks so much,
Kelsey Appleton
Chimacum Resident
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