Lone animal control officer resigns, causing the Benson Animal Shelter to close temporarily

Benson Animal Shelter seeks homes for pets after temporary closure

BENSON, Ariz. (KVOA) - Benson Animal Shelter is undergoing significant changes and is urging the community to help find homes for its current shelter animals.

Benson Animal Shelter is closed until further notice, but still needs help

BENSON – On Wednesday, the City of Benson Animal Control, Benson Animal Shelter, and Paws and Claws announced upcoming changes that have led it to close its doors.

Lone animal control officer resigns, causing the Benson Animal Shelter to close temporarily

On Wednesday, the City of Benson announced it was temporarily closing its animal shelter effective immediately."The closing is not wanted, but it's necessary, said City Manager Greg Volker.He says they had to close because the only animal control officer resigned on Wednesday, leaving no one to run the shelter. The city is in the process of hiring more animal control officers. Volker says they are waiting for background checks and other parts of…