WARREN — Trumbull County commissioners agreed Tuesday to establish an advisory committee to guide the development of a new dog pound, aiming to finalize the location and design before launching fundraising efforts.

The decision, reached during a workshop meeting, followed a discussion among commissioners, the county dog warden and local animal welfare advocates.

The advisory committee, which for now will feature dog warden Michelle Goss and Jason Cooke of Healthy Hearts and Paws as additional applicants come in, will review the proposed site and design for the new dog pound, a project stalled by funding challenges and public criticism.

Commissioner Rick Hernandez stressed the importance of a deliberate approach, saying, “We need to set this panel up, get them organized, and move forward

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