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Humane Society Pleads for County Funding | Parkersburg News
The Humane Society of the Ohio Valley is on the brink of collapse, needing $15,000 monthly from Washington County to avoid running out of funds by year’s end. With annual operating costs exceeding $242,000—mostly for animal care like spaying and neutering—their current funding from Marietta is woefully insufficient. Operating as both a shelter and rescue complicates grant access, so they’re turning to county leaders for stability. Commissioners acknowledged the urgency, urged deeper talks with Marietta about boosting support, and requested clearer data on where animals come from—especially…
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