Athens animal shelter to change ownership in May [Video]

ATHENS, Texas (KETK) – The Athens Animal Rescue Shelter (AARS) announced on Wednesday that their contract with Henderson County and the City of Athens is ending.

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According to the rescue shelter, it is managed by a volunteer board of directors and their last day to run the shelter will be April 30.

Since 2020, the 3 year contract was a joint agreement with Henderson County and the city of Athens.

After months of conversation both sides could not come to an agreement on regulations, management and funding.

“That’s $416 per dog or a cat that’s brought into the shelter. At this point, we are paying more for animal services in the county than we are in mental health. We’re paying more for animal services in the county than we contribute towards the crimes against children task force,” Henderson County …