Okaloosa County eyes $824K contract with PAWS for animal control services

Okaloosa County could approve a higher-priced, one-year animal control contract with PAWS to maintain services for unincorporated areas starting September 1.
Mary Esther still without animal control after PAWS cancels contract, city seeks alternatives

Mary Esther is still without animal control services after PAWS canceled its contract, leaving city leaders scrambling for solutions and demanding fairness in future agreements.
Niceville and PAWS End Contract for Animal Control. Here’s What Happens Next:

What happens when a city decides to cut ties with its longtime animal control provider? Niceville is finding outβand itβs complicated.