Always and Furever Animal Sanctuary west of Spring Hill wants to expand to create a little piece of heaven in Miami County, but, neighbors are protesting the move. The facility has grown to be larger than expected, into a Regional effort to save the lives of as many dogs and cats as possible, while also finding them forever homes. Owner Jen Dulski has purchased 40 acres to the east of Always and Furever with plans of expanding the facility. Those plans eventually include a building to serve as a Miami County Animal Shelter to replace the deteriorating Osawatomie Pound.. The total three-phase proposal includes 19 structures and five pavilions, which would expand the capacity to 230 animals.
Many property owners neighboring the area spoke against the expansion, saying it would ruin their rural way of life. Planning Director, Kenneth Cook also recommended the Planning Commission deny the request because it would conflict with the residential nature of the surrounding neighborhood.
The public hearing will continue on May 2nd at the Miami County Planning meeting at 7:00 at the Miami County Administration Building.
