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Buffalo Council Continues Decision on Animal Shelter Contract
The Buffalo City Council voted to continue the decision on awarding the Contract for services for the St. Francis Animal Shelter.
At their regular meeting Wednesday, Councilwoman Myra Camino discussed the fact that the council did not receive a copy of the draft contract until that day, and asked for time to review the contract before making a decision.
The council agreed with her request and voted to continue the decision until a later date.
In previous years the city’s contract with the shelter has specified that the city will pay the shelter $1,500 per month for services relating to animal control, housing, and other services for dogs and cats that are picked up by the Buffalo Police Department or the Animal Control Officer.
Mary Hileman
July 7, 2023 at 12:28 pm
The stars of Longmire shone a spotlight on St Francis Shelter and gave it a worldwide following from animal lovers all over the world. The lost of County funds certainly gave the Council and international black eye with animal lovers. It’s a shame the County chose to withdraw its support. It’s an even greater shame it was done so at the behest of the Police Chief. The Shelter deserves the funds. The fact that they have operated for years without the amount increasing speaks to their skill at doing more with less. I hope the Council rethinks its position
hanna garlick
July 7, 2023 at 10:07 pm
1500? That’s IT? I can’t believe that they have lights let alone the ability to feed or house critters… Not only saddened but frankly disgusted imagining how quickly they must rehome/euthanize these animals. If you read this article please share it to your facebooks… please help the animals and make sure there’s a social backlash because this is not right