Spokane County has rejected the city of Spokane’s request to help choose the new head of the regional animal control and shelter service, reiterating that the city is a client, not an equal partner – and in the county’s opinion, the city soon won’t even be a client.

Citing ethical concerns with euthanasia policies that plagued the tenure of the recently resigned executive director, Jesse Ferrari, the Spokane City Council recently requested to play a role in the selection of Ferrari’s successor.

County CEO Scott Simmons declined Friday, stressing in an email he sent to the Spokane City Council that Spokane County Regional Animal Protection Service employees are solely under the purview of the county. He also noted that the city had taken steps to create its own animal control service

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