The Houston Humane Society's forensic veterinarian is working to protect animals from abuse and neglect by gathering evidence to prosecute offenders.
The Houston Humane Society has its very own forensics department."I was an emergency veterinarian for quite a few years," said Dr. Jennifer Janssen, the first ever forensic veterinarian in the Houston area.SUGGESTED: Lost and found: Texas family's beloved cat returns home after 2,000-mile adventure"I'm available for law enforcement and animal enforcement officers when they have a special case of animal cruelty," she said.
"FOX 26 Houston is now on the FOX LOCAL app available through Apple TV, Amazon FireTV, Roku, Google Android TV, Samsung TV, and Vizio!She says pain medication and a ready nurse and care led to a full recovery."80% of our cases are related to neglect. Neglect can be environmental, cases of heat stroke are involved in that, because they're not being provided adequate shelter," Janssen said.
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