Archived Opinion

New animal shelter is long overdue

To the Editor:

I was happy to read the article about the need for a new animal shelter in Haywood County. There is no doubt that the current one has long served its purpose. I really believe that many people here would gladly donate to a construction fund and a land donation would really speed things up.

A more central location, like near the old drive in movie theater, or similar would be ideal.  And on another note, how about another dog park area behind the dam at Lake Junaluska? It is flat and grassy and owned by the county, I believe. The one in town was ruined and every time I pass by there I never see many dogs there anymore. There’s plenty of space behind the dam to the left side and it would be no interference to the picnic area and fishing.

Mylan Sessions

Clyde

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