Midland Animal Services reports year-over-year improvements
Animal Services is experiencing improvements in 2026 when it comes to average length of stay and the live-release rate.
By city government at City of Midland - News Flash (city government) · · 1 min read
Animal Services is experiencing improvements in 2026 when it comes to average length of stay and the live-release rate.
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Animal Services is experiencing improvements in 2026 when it comes to average length of stay and the live-release rate.

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