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The City of Salina, Kansas seeks a qualified contractor to assume full management and operation of its municipal animal shelter. The contractor must handle all administrative functions, animal husbandry, and public‑facing animal services programs, delivering a seamless transition by January 1 2027 and maintaining compliance with Kansas licensing, city codes, and reporting requirements. • Administration: licensing, financial tracking, public hours, emergency contacts, quarterly meetings, and compliance with local ordinances (e.g., pit‑bull code). • Animal Husbandry: daily care, veterinary services (including emergency, surgeries, vaccinations, euthanasia), sanitation, and detailed record‑keeping in a data‑management system. • Programs: adoption, foster, volunteer coordination, outreach, and management of dangerous or long‑stay animals, with web‑based promotion and community partnership development. • Staffing & Training: develop a staffing plan (including contractors and volunteers), ensure qualified veterinary support, and retain existing City shelter employees where possible. • Reporting & Insurance: provide regular financial and animal‑outcome reports, meet insurance minimums (US $1 M per occurrence, $2 M aggregate), and report legal violations within 48 hours.