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‘Unspeakable Suffering’ Prompts More Funding for Animal Services
In recent weeks, reports of overcrowding at Animal Services and a lack of proper veterinary care for dogs and cats have come to light.

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In recent weeks, reports of overcrowding at Animal Services and a lack of proper veterinary care for dogs and cats have come to light.

The Commission also reaffirmed its support for the Be the Way Home plan.
Residents in the hundreds have spoken out about conditions at the agency, many recounting tales of animals kept in cramped and often unclean quarters.
In recent weeks, reports of overcrowding at Animal Services and a lack of proper veterinary care for dogs and cats have come to light.
In recent weeks, reports of overcrowding at Animal Services and a lack of proper veterinary care for dogs and cats have come to light.
Commissioners also reaffirmed tentative support for Animal Services director Ian Hallett, but warned they would be “watching.”
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Those problems have captured the public’s attention and they’ve also landed on the County Commission’s radar.
Hillsborough County Commissioners will hear a presentation from Ian Hallett, Animals Services’ director, during their regular meeting Wednesday, July 17.
Hillsborough County Commissioners will hear a presentation from Ian Hallett, Animals Services’ director, during their regular meeting Wednesday, July 17.
Hillsborough County Commissioners will hear a presentation from Ian Hallett, Animals Services’ director, during their regular meeting Wednesday, July 17.
Hillsborough County Commissioners will hear a presentation from Ian Hallett, Animals Services’ director, during their regular meeting Wednesday, July 17.