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Killeen’s animal shelter is closing down due to a serious mold issue, forcing residents to find other options for adoptions or surrenders. You'll need to look into neighboring facilities or local rescues until they get the building cleared and reopened.
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Declining — being discussed less frequently. 0 mentions in the last 30 days.
Taxpayers might be on the hook for expensive building remediation and potential emergency contracts with outside animal welfare organizations.
No one really wins here, though neighboring shelters might see more traffic as they step up to handle the overflow.
Local pet owners needing to surrender animals and families looking to adopt are left in a lurch with fewer local resources.
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