OSHKOSH (NBC 26) — The Oshkosh Area Humane Society and the city of Oshkosh announced an agreement on Thursday to continue their partnership, despite uncertainty after proposed budget cuts last month.

The new agreement, which will be considered by the Oshkosh Common Council next week, would span from Jan. 1 through the end of 2028.

Under the proposed terms, the city will pay $50,000 to provide services for the first 500 animals serviced in each calendar year. The agreement also has funding for animals serviced beyond the initial 500.

Last year OAHS took in 701 stray and impounded animals, Ieva Engel, the humane society's executive director, told NBC 26 last month.

Earlier this year, the city's budget proposed paying the humane society 44% less to take in local strays, although the shel

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