"Multnomah County residents are getting the first glimpse of massive cuts coming to county services because of a projected $45 million gap in the coming budget...Animal Services would operate four days a week instead of six."
"All of us at Bideawee are saddened by the closing of the Wantagh Adoption Center that has been meeting the needs of area residents since 1915. Like many organizations, Bideawee is facing difficult financial challenges that are the direct result of the economic downturn."
I know these are only two shelters in the thousands that serve our nation's animals but they are two that are known personally to me. There are many more in similar situations. More pets coming into fewer shelters - it can't be good.
I know the rescues are feeling the burden of this as well and are going begging for foster homes. My thanks go out to all of you in animal welfare continuing to do what you can in this difficult time.
Update March 13, 2009:
Multnomah County Chairman Ted Wheeler will decide whether to accept Oswald's recommendation when he presents his budget April 23. County commissioners will make a final decision by July 1. Washington and Clackamas counties don't expect big budget cuts and don't intend to reduce their shelter hours.
2 comments:
I clicked on the first link and was sad to see drug court got the ax; however I didn't see the story on shortened AC hours......I don't know what we will be doing in Reno, but cutting hours would be sensible. The thought of less available time to pick up your pet is scary though.
"Animal Services would operate four days a week instead of six."
It was one of the bullet points in the sidebar of the article.
Lots of changes and tightening of belts, many will just led to further messes.
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