Hancock县雇用Jefferson县人道协会经营八个月的动物庇护所。 Hancock County hires Jefferson County Humane Society to run its animal shelter for eight months.

Hancock县专员已批准与Jefferson县人道协会签订8个月不可续租的8个月租约,从10月31日起经营Hancock县动物庇护所。 Hancock County commissioners have approved a non-renewable eight-month lease with the Jefferson County Humane Society to operate the Hancock County Animal Shelter starting Oct. 31. 自2010年起管理杰斐逊州庇护所的JCHS将承担照顾动物、维修和项目的责任,而Hancock州则保留财产所有权。 The JCHS, which has managed Jefferson County’s shelter since 2010, will assume responsibility for animal care, maintenance, and programs while Hancock County retains property ownership. 该协议遵循双轮招标程序,旨在改进服务,包括可能扩大低成本兽医护理。 The agreement follows a two-round bid process and aims to improve services, including potential expansion of low-cost veterinary care. 州官员预计会改善业务、增加筹资和继续提供预算支助,并有可能恢复地方征税。 County officials anticipate better operations, increased fundraising, and continued budget support, with possible reinstatement of a local levy.