In a unanimous vote by the City Council, the City of Osawatomie has agreed to sell its city-owned pound to Always and Furever Midwest Animal Sanctuary, a nonprofit animal rescue in Miami County. Tensions had flared between the two entities after a popular social media post instigated community outrage over a dysfunctional air conditioner and a State Inspection that found the kennels in disrepair. The city had considered cutting ties with the nonprofit, which would have meant the shelter would start euthanizing animals.
City Manager Michael Scanlon recommended the agreement to the City Council Thursday,June 12, says he believes Always and Furever has the financial capabilities and operational know-how to make the animal shelter one of the best in Kansas and throughout the midwest. Founder of Always and Furever, Jennifer Dulski, says they cannot thank the city enough for placing their faith and trust in them, to be the sole caretakers of the pound animals.
