EATON COUNTY, Mich. — Eaton County Animal Control is facing a severe staffing shortage after a public safety millage failed and an officer resigned, leaving just one person to handle all operations across the county.
- Eaton County Animal Control now has only one officer handling all shelter, office, and field operations.
- The staffing crisis worsened after the failure of a public safety millage and the subsequent resignation of an officer.
- County officials are exploring state and federal funding options to maintain animal control services.
The county is now asking for residents’ patience as they determine the next steps for the department.
WATCH: Eaton County animal control faces critical staffing shortage
“This is the Eaton County reality right now– there’s nothing we can do about it,” said Eaton County communications director Logan Bailey…