Problem Shelters: Morgan County Georgia



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"One woman said it's probably going to cost her a divorce but she's going to spend the rest of her life looking for her dog. She will not stop until she finds out what happened to him. She said she had that dog eight years; it's not just a dog, it's family."

- Chris DeRose, President - Last Chance for Animals

Morgan County, Georgia

Ineptitude, Lack of Concern Cited as Problem at Georgia Shelter

Curtis Lowe animal control officer of the Morgan County GA animal shelter has stated " adopting animals are not high on priority list, in fact they come at the bottom of the list' I ask to speak to a commissioner and was put on the phone with Mr.Lowe. I was given the impression he was one of the commissioners, later finding out he was and animal control officer. An animal control officer should never field calls at a commissioners office. I was shocked at the condescending attitude and abrasiveness and was surprised a commissioner would speak in the manner Mr.Lowe spoke about the gas chamber and the animals. He was uncaring and short on the phone while I discussed humane treatment of animals and the mass killing at this shelter. This would incite public outrage if the citizens of GA knew that killing animals was not only common place but expected at this shelter. Shelters that house animals should always look at an alternative to killing. These domestic animals are not disposable,yet this is exactly how they are treated in Morgan County. I spoke to Mr. Lowe about sending someone to train to inject animals instead of gassing, all the while thinking I am on the phone with a county commission. I was told this was not an option. Gas chambers are acceptable by the AVMA but injection is preferred with all animal protection organizations. It is stated 100 animals come in and only around 20 are adopted out monthly. This is an excessively high kill rate. Mr Lowe stated they turn many rescue groups away. I find this unacceptable and believe the public should be made aware of the mass killings in this shelter and un professionalism at the Morgon County GA. commissioners office. Dawn Bechtold AnimalShelterReform www.USAnimalProtection.org 770 516 1313 404 849 5202
USAPE officials further want to see the release of Spalding County Animal Shelter's animals pending a pitbull fighting and cruelty case and a court date set for the convicted felon being held for his involvement. He still walks free after more than three years of delays and postponements. Please assist us in writing letters requesting the release of these animals.

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