Animal shelters across the country are dealing with an influx of animals coming to them and the DeWitt County Board is trying to do something for the staff of the animal shelter in DeWitt County.

County Board Chair Dan Matthews indicates the Board approved expanding the fencing of the animal shelter to give more space for more dogs to be outside.

The board also approved modifications to the pens inside the shelter to keep staff from having to handle aggressive dogs.

The influx of animals at the shelter is going to impact the budget for next year. Matthews explains they need to budget for the increase in medicine used. 

Matthes also points out the Board approved an agreement with the University of Illinois for veterinary care for five years.