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Cumberland County Animal Services Director Elaine Smith resigned in August, raising concerns about the department's future.

A former employee and advisory board members have voiced concerns about staffing shortages, disorganization and unenforced citations.

County leadership acknowledged the staffing and enforcement issues, comparing them to challenges faced by other county departments.

After the resignation of the Cumberland County Animal Services director, residents who served on the department's advisory board and a former employee have concerns about the future of the agency.

Elaine Smith, the department's director since July 2018, resigned from her position in August, said Diane Rice, Cumberland County spokesperson. Smith's last day of work was Aug. 15.

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