Indianapolis Animal Care Services (IACS) is changing its hours to noon to 7 p.m., sparking controversy among volunteers. While IACS officials cite safety and operational concerns, volunteers worry about the impact on animal welfare and their ability to contribute. The city-county council recently voted on a proposal to make Kelly Diamond the permanent deputy director, a move that some volunteers hope will lead to further discussion and potential adjustments to the new hours.
INDIANAPOLIS — Changes are coming to the Indianapolis Animal Care Services . The shelter says Saturday, its hours will adjust to better serve the animals in their care and the community, but some volunteers disagree with the change.Monday, the city-county council made an important vote that volunteers hope will bring change.'We've all sent them over the last couple of days a lot of emails,' Lauren Wyatt, a former volunteer with IACS said.
About 100 get to go out a second time with volunteers. A lot of these dogs only get to go out 15 minutes a day with staff. So, if volunteers aren't able to take them out a second time, we're going to see a high increase in stress levels,' Wyatt said.Monday night at the city-county council meeting, councilors voted on proposal 5, which would make Kelly Diamond the permanent deputy director of IACS.
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