Marion County Celebrates Grand Opening of New $24 Million Animal Shelter |
Marion County officials and hundreds of local residents gathered Thursday, May 21st for the ribbon-cutting ceremony of the new state-of-the-art Marion County Animal Shelter. The $24 million facility, located on a 20-acre donated site at 6405 W. Highway 40, replaces an aging, undersized shelter and features expanded kennels, dedicated surgical suites, enrichment spaces for animals, and increased parking. The new shelter represents a major investment in animal welfare and community service, providing separate treatment areas for surgical, pre-op, and ICU care, plus dedicated spaces for training and playgroups. The project broke ground in October 2024 and was completed this spring, demonstrating Marion County's commitment to caring for its furry residents. |
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Original article: Marion County Celebrates Grand Opening of New $24 Million Animal Shelter Marion County officials and hundreds of local residents gathered Thursday, May 21st for the ribbon-cutting ceremony of the new state-of-the-art Marion County Animal Shelter. The $24 million facility, located on a 20-acre donated site at 6405 W. Highway 40, replaces an aging, undersized shelter and features expanded kennels, dedicated surgical suites, enrichment spaces for animals, and increased parking. The new shelter represents a major investment in animal welfare and community service, providing separate treatment areas for surgical, pre-op, and ICU care, plus dedicated spaces for training and playgroups. The project broke ground in October 2024 and was completed this spring, demonstrating Marion County's commitment to caring for its furry residents. |