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million at K-96 and Hillside. It’z part of a larger partnershipwith Wichita’s Animal Serviceds Division. Together, the two entities make up the . The two entitiesz will function independently ofone another, but do offefr collaborative programs. Many of the key players in the project gathered on the campus Monday morning to celebraterthe opening. “We really have something to be proud of here in our says Wichita MayorCarl Brewer. it’s obvious how far we’ve come.” The public-private partnershi p is the first of its kind inthe Midwest.
Those involved say it eliminate s duplicationof services, will reunite more lost pets with thei owners, increase convenience for the public and ensure everyu animal is spayed or neutered prior to adoption — all of whicgh lead to the Kansas Humane Society’s ultimate goal of endintg the unnecessary euthanasia of adoptable animals. “Thiz public-private partnership is truly an example of how far a communitucan go,” says George CEO of . Fahnestock and Barryt Schwan, president of wholesaler , co-chairee the capital campaign.
“We are thrilled to open an innovative campusd that will improve the lives of the pets and peoplw in our community for generations to saysKim Janzen, president and CEO of the Kansase Humane Society. “It is so incredibly exciting.” The Humane Societty occupies 40,000 square feet in the Murfib complex andthe city’s portio covers 26,060 square To date, the Humane Society has raised $9.7 millionm in private donations toward its goal and is seeking fundinvg for the remaining $500,000. The city’s portion is funde by tax dollars. Dave Murfin, presideny of Inc.
and members of his who donated $2 million toward the were given naming rights to the is the general contractor and isthe architect. Both facilitiesz on the 22-acre campus will be open from 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Mondag through Saturday and 1 to5 p.m. on