ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Orange County leaders are finalizing plans to build a new animal services building for the first time in nearly 40 years.

During a meeting on Tuesday, commissioners will vote to award a $49 million contract to the company selected to design and build the facility.

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According to the county, the current shelter was considered state-of-the-art when it opened in 1987 but has been showing signs of its age in recent years. Renderings of the proposed Orange County Animal Services shelter that is expected to open by the end of 2027. (Orange County Government)

Over the past decade, there have been several renovation projects aimed at improving comfort of the shelter pets.

Officials stated that a new shelter is essential to effectively meet the curren

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