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Bishop Animal Shelter

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Community sentiment

Supportive (3)Concerned (2)

At a glance

Public comments
5
Last 30 days
3

Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 20, 2026.

Public comments (8)

SupportiveJulie MadisonOct 20, 2026

Showed renderings explaining the permanent shade would close the gap where staff get drenched leashing dogs in rain.

Board of County Commissioners (Regular) — October 20, 2026 · 6:17:32 →
SupportiveShirley O'BrienOct 20, 2026

Cited Pasco County's $3 million shelter and supported shade funding, Lena Road as a second shelter, and living wages for kennel staff.

Board of County Commissioners (Regular) — October 20, 2026 · 6:21:11 →
SupportiveCynthia MatlingOct 20, 2026

A volunteer of three years supported Lena Road preservation, expedited shade, and a living wage for kennel staff.

Board of County Commissioners (Regular) — October 20, 2026 · 6:24:33 →
SupportiveDavid DanielsOct 20, 2026

A caller argued the prefab-to-brick-and-mortar kennel size difference is significant and that uncommitted infrastructure sales tax public-safety funds could finance it.

Board of County Commissioners (Regular) — October 20, 2026 · 6:29:59 →
ConcernedCynthia ConSep 10, 2026

Raised concerns about conditions at the Bishop Animal Shelter.

Board of County Commissioners Budget Meeting — September 10, 2026 · 0:00 →
ConcernedJulie MadisonSep 10, 2026

Expressed concern about conditions at the Bishop Animal Shelter.

Board of County Commissioners Budget Meeting — September 10, 2026 · 0:00 →
ConcernedJulie MaddisonMay 19, 2026

Described 94-107 degree conditions in shelter kennels and asked the board to budget a proper facility and more staff at the next meeting.

Board of County Commissioners (Regular) — May 19, 2026 · 55:30 →
OpposedKathy BridwellMay 19, 2026

By phone, described overheating dogs in kennel trailers and demanded a fast-tracked, air-conditioned shelter addition using reserve funds.

Board of County Commissioners (Regular) — May 19, 2026 · 1:05:00 →