密歇根新闻广播 大特拉弗斯县的财政缩减导致流浪狗只能靠好心人救助了

Something is missing from Grand Traverse County's 2016 budget: its Animal Control Department. The county shut down the entire department, and the responsibility for animal control was shifted to the Sheriff's Department, which lacks the same resources and training the Animal Control Department had. Moreover, the Sheriff's Department will only handle serious animal issues, such as animal neglect, abuse, and barking dog complaints.

What does this mean for Grand Traverse County residents and animals?

Heidi Yates says much of the burden has been placed on the Cherryland Humane¹ Society.

Yates, executive director for the organization, joined us to discuss how Grand Traverse County has been affected² by these budget cuts.

We reached out to the County Administrator³ regarding this situation.

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Heidi Yates is the Executive Director for the Cherryland Humane Society.

Jennifer DeHaan is Deputy County Administrator for Grand Traverse County.

1 humane   

adj.人道的，富有同情心的

参考例句：

• Is it humane to kill animals for food?宰杀牲畜来吃合乎人道吗？
• Their aim is for a more just and humane society.他们的目标是建立一个更加公正、博爱的社会。

2 affected   

adj.不自然的，假装的

参考例句：

• She showed an affected interest in our subject.她假装对我们的课题感到兴趣。
• His manners are affected.他的态度不自然。

3 administrator   

n.经营管理者，行政官员

参考例句：

• The role of administrator absorbed much of Ben's energy.行政职务耗掉本很多精力。
• He has proved himself capable as administrator.他表现出管理才能。