The nearly 10 million seemed to place the decade-long project on solid ground. The Hi-Tor Shelter Fund added an estimated 472,578 through donations and fundraising, while Assemblyman Kenneth Zebrowski secured a 500,000 state grant. The Rockland County District Attorney's Office executed a search warrant in August at the High-Tor Animal Care Center. Rockland committed 7.7 million to the construction, plus 500,000 for architects and engineering. "Members of the community should have confidence that their tax dollars and donations are going directly to assist animals in the shelter." “It is a sad day for Rockland County when an individual who is entrusted with overseeing shelter operations and providing vital services to animals in desperate need stands accused of violating the public's trust," Walsh said. Your time and effort in service to these animals is greatly appreciated." "The County of Rockland remains committed to building a new animal shelter facility and will act now to ensure the health and safety of all the animals currently housed there. Additionally, I ask that those who regularly volunteer and support these animals continue to do so. "I have directed our Department of Health to visit the shelter twice daily for the immediate future to ensure the health and safety of the animals. Founded in 1973, Hi Tor Animal Care Center is the only animal care and control shelter in Rockland County that takes in approximately 2,000 animals each. I am requesting an update from Hi Tor by 5 PM tomorrow, Friday, January 7, 2022, which details their plan to continue the safe operation of the animal shelter. While the County of Rockland does not have direct control over the actions of a contract agency such as Hi Tor and we understand that individuals are innocent until proven guilty this indictment creates a serious issue for the operation of this facility," he said.
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