A 50-year-old Dog Pound Won't Cut It Anymore

Photo courtesy of the Southbury Animal Control Facebook page.

After 50 years, the Southbury Animal Control has deemed the pound insufficient, according to an article from the Republican-American. But, they are still unsure of how to improve it in order to continue housing the town’s stray and unwanted animals.

The Southbury Animal Shelter Task Force wrote in their report to the board that the town should build a new shelter with an estimated cost, depending on the size, between $625,000 and over $1 million, according to the article.

The board is considering the possibility of grassroots fundraising, the article reported. This would mean the town would provide land for the new facility and pay for what state regulations require, while the rest is privately funded. This would allow for the inclusion of anything extra, to make the new facility that much more upgraded and up-to-date.

The board voted to table the discussion until the following meeting on May 21, so the Board of Finance can weigh in with other viable options they think would be adequate for this situation.

Read the full Rep-Am story here.