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Shelter Struggles for Unpaid Animal Care | Des Moines News
Animal Rescue League of Marshalltown is stuck footing a $21,000 bill for caring for 19 seized animals—boarding, vaccines, even cremation—after stepping in to help law enforcement, despite assurances from Marshall County and the City of Laurel they’d cover costs. As a nonprofit, they can’t absorb these expenses, especially while also battling to upgrade their aging facility. They’ve made multiple requests and even offered to waive some fees, but payment remains pending. County officials say they’ll review once court filings are received, while Laurel’s attorney confirms the lawsuit is active…
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