Humane Society of Rome grant agreement
Summary
The county granted $100,000 to the Humane Society of Rome for animal cruelty prevention services, which Legislator White said will help fund a long-overdue new shelter building.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 14, 2026.
Impact analysis
$100,000 from the county for calendar year 2026.
Stray, abandoned and abused animals in the Rome area.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Board of Legislators - Oct 14, 2026
A rescue volunteer asked the county to fund a trap-neuter-return program with a dedicated high-volume spay/neuter veterinarian, citing overcrowded shelters, nuisance complaints, and cost savings shown in other counties. A full proposal was delivered to Legislator Tony Leone.
Board of Legislators - Aug 12, 2026
The county granted $100,000 to the Humane Society of Rome for animal cruelty prevention services, which Legislator White said will help fund a long-overdue new shelter building.
Government Operations - Aug 6, 2026
The county was considering a grant agreement with the Humane Society of Rome, New York, Inc., which supports animal-welfare services in the county.
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