BIG SPRING, TX — On Monday evening, Big Spring Mayor Robert H. Moore, III, gave a mayoral address to the citizens of Big Spring regarding the large dog population in Big Spring.
Currently, the City of Big Spring operates an animal shelter for cats and dogs – some are only there temporarily and they are returned to owners, adopted, or transferred, however, some are not. The shelter can house 39 dogs, but when the shelter is full the city has no additional capacity to pick up stray, roaming dogs, or even those threatening the community.
At one time, the city did operate on a euthanization policy for animals that had been at the shelter for a period of time. Now, the city operates a no-kill policy and it costs taxpayers $300,000 annually to operate the shelter.
Mayor Moore advised that the city can no longer take in more dogs than they are releasing. Something must be done if a no-kill policy is to be kept in place.
At this time, no final decisions have been made but he is encouraging the public to submit written suggestions and constructive critiques on what can be improved to maintain a no-kill policy at the Big Spring Animal Shelter.
All responses must be submitted to Lesa Gamble, Administrative Assistant to the City Manager, at City Hall located at 310 S. Nolan, by Friday, July 22nd.
City Council will later review the suggestions and determine a plan of action.
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