diff --git a/backend/src/main/resources/db-migration/R__00051_adapt_shelters_contacts.sql b/backend/src/main/resources/db-migration/R__00051_adapt_shelters_contacts.sql
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index 000000000..be584f1c5
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+alter table shelters_contacts
+    alter column firstname drop not null;
+
+alter table shelters_contacts
+    alter column lastname drop not null;