“I am absolutely sick, and furious about the murder of our dog and the complete refusal of ‘leadership’ to even acknowledge the mistake.'
Bill Hoyt, the executive director of the Strafford Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals in Stafford, Va., said that the dog’s death was unnecessary and that he was unsuccessful in reaching shelter officials throughout multiple attempts to save the dog.
During the time they had the dog, Jaxx, shelter officials say he displayed aggressive behavior, which made him unfit for adoption. “Animal Services staff were unable to speak directly with parties who inquired about Jaxx before the decision to euthanize. This was an unfortunate situation, and aspects of this case are under review by Animal Services leadership.”
A man — apparently connected to Hoyt — contacted the shelter on Oct. 9 and 10 but hung up after being put on hold, Huntsville Animal Services. Hoyt requested to speak to a supervisor on Oct. 10, the day Jaxx was euthanized, but Huntsville Animal Services said no one was available. “From what I’ve seen over the past 24 hours, as my inbox overflows, is that I’m absolutely not alone. Apparently, this happens all the time, and is business as usual, which explains the absolute indifference of staff and management.”Whooping cough found at Alabama schools: What is pertussis? Should parents worry?The release stated that one in four dogs entering the shelter “is destroyed even though fewer dogs enter the shelter now than five years ago.
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