Noting that the city pays more to incarcerate animals than it does people, Iola commissioners agreed Tuesday to begin sending dogs and cats collected by the city to the new Allen County Animal Rescue Facility in LaHarpe.
The agreement will end the city’s decades-long pact with Iola Animal Clinic, where dogs and cats were taken to be held for three days or so and then euthanized.
Noting ACARF is a “low-kill” facility, the emphasis will be on finding homes for the dogs and cats, Mayor Bill Maness said.
“It seems to be in the best interest of the…
Iola reaches pact with ACARF
