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Waco and the Humane Society are butting heads over a new contract, and it’s putting the future of our local animal shelter in limbo. If they can't play nice and sign a deal, we could see some major, messy changes to how strays are handled in our city.
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Rising — being discussed more frequently. 2 mentions in the last 30 days.
Taxpayers could be on the hook for higher costs if the city has to scramble to find a new provider or take over operations themselves.
No one really wins here, but a new contract could potentially lead to better oversight or updated facilities if the city negotiates a stronger deal.
The animals are the biggest losers here, as the uncertainty could lead to overcrowding or a total breakdown in rescue services.
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The Waco animal shelter is receiving a donation of almost $600,000 in medication to prevent and treat New World screwworm infestations in cats and dogs.