It's not all puppies and kittens...
28/07/10 08:33
If all we ever had to do was care for sweet pups and fluffy kittens day in and out, our jobs would be a heck of a lot easier. Sadly, there’s another very important element to the job of an Animal Control officer. When people fail in their obligation to keep their pets and livestock safe and healthy, it’s our job to step in and see that the animals find some relief.
Last weekend, a number of our officers and members of the sheriff’s department spent a hot, sunny Saturday surrounded by chickens, hoping to give them some long overdue relief. By now, you may have read or heard about the circumstances, but if not, let me give you the quick version: A local man has been charged with hosting and participating in cockfighting, among other offenses. He was also the owner of 400 chicks, hens and roosters in very bad shape. All in all, seven people were arrested, and 400 birds were seized. We couldn’t have done such a quick job without the help of the Humane Society of the United States. They brought transport trucks, workers and cameras with which to document everything. Click here to read their account and see video of the whole nasty affair, be advised, some of the scenes are graphic.
Last weekend, a number of our officers and members of the sheriff’s department spent a hot, sunny Saturday surrounded by chickens, hoping to give them some long overdue relief. By now, you may have read or heard about the circumstances, but if not, let me give you the quick version: A local man has been charged with hosting and participating in cockfighting, among other offenses. He was also the owner of 400 chicks, hens and roosters in very bad shape. All in all, seven people were arrested, and 400 birds were seized. We couldn’t have done such a quick job without the help of the Humane Society of the United States. They brought transport trucks, workers and cameras with which to document everything. Click here to read their account and see video of the whole nasty affair, be advised, some of the scenes are graphic.