Humane Society Looking For Funding For New Facility

Grant County supervisors have rejected a proposal from the Grant County Humane Society after the nonprofit asked for dedicated, increased funds to support a new facility. Members of the Board of Supervisors discussed a proposed contract with the humane society at a recent meeting. Board Chairman Bob Keeney initially had sent the nonprofit a contract renewal proposal that would raise the fee the county pays for stray dogs taken to the humane society by $5 to $160 per dog. Keeney received back a proposed contract asking Grant County to budget $100,000 per year to support the humane society. The nonprofit proposed that license fee proceeds remain with townships and the organization’s operations instead would be funded through the county’s annual budget. The nonprofit’s allocation could be expanded as the humane society begins a capital campaign and obtains a new facility. Supervisors were surprised at the humane society’s request because the board approved the 2022 county budget last month and had not heard from the nonprofit during the budget process. The current contract expires December 31st.