DeKalb Animal Shelter Reaches Agreement With County, City; Hires New Employee
The DeKalb County Animal Shelter has reached a compromise with the county and the city of Smithville. Director Emmaly Bennett said that the shelter will now function as its own entity, operating on the contributions of both the county and the city. After meeting with the county last week, Bennett said that the county will […]
Dekalb Co. Animal Shelter To Ask County For More Assistance
Dekalb County Animal Shelter will go before the county commission to ask for more assistance next week. Assistant Director Emmaly Bennett said that they are still providing services to all of Dekalb County, but that the city of Smithville covers the cost of employees and building upkeep. “We’re still in the process of trying to […]
Dekalb Animal Shelter Seeking Compromise With County And City
Employees of the Dekalb County Animal Shelter want a decision on how service can be provided to both Smithville and the county. Director Megan Moore said previously, the shelter worked in both areas. Then, Smithville Board of Alderman limited service to the city limits. The action was taken following an October work session with the […]
