COALINGA, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) - The city of Coalinga is taking steps to enhance its animal control and shelter services.

The city said they're taking important steps to strengthen animal control services to better meet the needs of residents, improve public safety, and ensure the humane treatment of animals in the community.

The Gimme Love Animal Shelter currently provides services to the city, and although they provide services for stray, injured, and abandoned animals, the city said that its own involvement must increase to fully address needs.

To meet the needs and responsibilities, the city is moving forward with developing a well-planned program. The plan will include a full-time animal shelter at the new city-owned facility once construction is complete and occupancy is approved.

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