(KNZA)--The Brown County Humane Society is seeking financial support from the county.
Representatives of the Humane Society met with the Brown County Commission Monday to make the request.
Humane Society President Ruth Shaver told commissioners the organization is running short on cash.
She said they took in 314 dogs and cats last year at their shelter, with 77 of those coming from rural Brown County.
Shaver says they charge Hiawatha, Horton, Fairview, Morrill and surrounding communities for animals brought in from their cities.
She says they spent $70,000 last year for operation of the shelter. Shaver says they operate very frugal with only one part-time employee and lots of food and cleaning supplies donated.
Shaver requested the county consider providing $4,000 annually to the organization.
Commission Chairman Steve Roberts said the Commission will discuss the request and get back with the Humane Society in a week or two.
© Many Signals Communications
MOST VIEWED STORIES
Horton man arrested following weekend shooting
Holton man killed in Jackson Co crash
Morrill pair arrested on drug, child endangerment charges
Falls City man sentenced to Federal Prison
Jackson Co traffic stop leads to arrest
Ground Broken for new Sac and Fox Trad'n Post
One held for past Atchison shooting
Inmate dies at Lansing Correctional Facility
Early Thursday storms leave damage, outages, locally
90 mph+ downburst winds blamed for Thursday damage
Mound City Mayor Duane Nauman remembered
Community Healthcare System hires new CEO
Brown Co Planning Commission established
KS' LaTurner will not seek another term
Valley Falls' future set for Wednesday eve discussion
PBPN breaks ground for new business
Richardson County Board agrees to mediation
LATEST STORIES
Holton man killed in Jackson Co crash
90 mph+ downburst winds blamed for Thursday damage
Wamego man sentenced in second fentanyl-related death
Morrill pair arrested on drug, child endangerment charges
Rates to increase at Brown Co landfill
NOAA weather radio event set in Seneca