The change will boost West Valley City Animal Services’ coverage to more than 180,000 residents. The partnership requires three additional animal control officers, bringing the total to seven. Also, a new call dispatcher has been added, and shelter technicians are being hired.

Officers assigned to Taylorsville and West Valley City will be cross trained to understand differences in the two city codes, enabling them to respond to emergencies in both municipalities.

“Our goal is to improve the quality of life in our community by providing safety to the citizens and animals, preserving the health of the citizens and the care of animals,” said Kelly Davis, chief administrator for West Valley City Animal Services. “We see this as a great partnership.”