On June 15 the Mendocino County Board of Supervisors adopted a budget that takes steps to close the county’s $11.6 million deficit. Based on the county’s current fiscal status, services are being consolidated wherever possible, county officials reported.
As a result, effective July 31, animal care services now will be offered to all residents through one central shelter location in Ukiah. This service delivery model for shelter services is currently used in other unincorporated areas of the county such as Laytonville, Covelo and Leggett.
While the county can no longer afford to operate two shelter facilities, the Wednesday report noted that it is the county's intention to participate with the city of Fort Bragg and coastal residents to explore other models of non-county operation for the existing facility on Summers Lane.
The recent shelter improvements and close proximity to several coastal population areas creates an opportunity for a community based model to emerge, officials reported. The county remains open to collaboration in identifying a new direction for these services on the coast.
Animal Care Services will be provided out of the Ukiah shelter facility to the cities of Fort Bragg, Point Arena, Willits, Ukiah and all unincorporated areas of the county.
Animal control field services will continue to be provided through the Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office, Animal Control Division, for all areas except the incorporated city of Ukiah. Field officers will continue to patrol and pick up stray, injured and aggressive animals.
For more information visit the Mendocino County Animal Care Services Web site, www.co.mendocino.ca.us/hhsa/chs/animal/pets.htm.
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