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Termination of North Bay Animal Services contract→At a glance
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Last discussed Mar 18, 2026.
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Humane Society of Sonoma County operations director described horrific Clear Lake conditions and urged the town to drop NBAS and partner with HSSC.
Town Council Meeting - Mar 18, 2026 · 1:06:22 →A Petaluma rescue worker alleged NBAS governance conflicts, a suspended nonprofit status, and warned of shared liability across member cities.
Town Council Meeting - Mar 18, 2026 · 1:09:34 →A Windsor resident defended NBAS's local responsiveness and urged the council to dig deeper into what happened in Clear Lake before deciding.
Town Council Meeting - Mar 18, 2026 · 1:12:53 →Asked the council to dig deeper into Clear Lake and visit the Petaluma shelter, saying NBAS exceeded its contract there.
Town Council Meeting - Mar 18, 2026 · 1:16:02 →A 25-year Windsor resident and Dogwood Animal Rescue volunteer formally supported terminating the NBAS contract and the HSSC interim proposal.
Town Council Meeting - Mar 18, 2026 · 1:17:56 →A 40-year animal welfare veteran criticized no-kill policies that turn animals away, describing NBAS refusals her rescue had to fill in for.
Town Council Meeting - Mar 18, 2026 · 1:21:21 →A lifelong shelter worker described shocking NBAS experiences and urged the council to remove NBAS once and for all.
Town Council Meeting - Mar 18, 2026 · 1:24:06 →Reported that North Bay staff were threatened ahead of the Petaluma meeting and said NBAS remains willing to serve Windsor if partnered with another shelter.
Town Council Meeting - Mar 18, 2026 · 1:27:30 →Asked a logistics question: if NBAS no longer operates a shelter, it's out of contract compliance, so termination follows.
Town Council Meeting - Mar 18, 2026 · 45:32 →