Use of drugs investigated; employees speak out
David Rodock The Valdosta Daily Times
VALDOSTA — Our pets are our family — whether they sleep in our beds, a kennel or outside in their own space, they are our protectors from danger, providing us with emotional support and long-time companionship.
When it comes to the humane care and treatment of our pets, we typically expect a number of things, as does the Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA), which is responsible that the over 3,000 licensed establishments in the state remain in compliance with their regulations.
As John Gates, director at the Humane Society of Lowndes County stated, “Animal cruelty laws are not much different than those for children, but the laws are not being enforced. These are my personal views, but a law is not worth a darn if it’s not enforceable.”
This week, the Times was contacted by Susan Leavins, an animal control officer for the Lowndes County Animal Shelter (LCAS) with information about investigations performed within the last year involving the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) and the GDA.
Dr. Tim Thornhill, Lowndes County Animal Shelter supervisory veterinarian, was contacted by the DEA about drugs they were using.
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Billboards to promote the Valdosta/Lowndes County Humane Society Low Cost Spay and Neuter Program have been designed and will be put up in the area. Thank you Jolane Sullivan and Fairway Outdoor Advertising! We would also like to thank those who donated funds specifically to make these advertisements happen! Look for them on Highway 41 and Bemis Road locations!
ACT Program is gearing up for their fundraiser Bark in the Park our ACT Fundraiser will be held Sept. 17th from 11 AM – 2 PM. Melissa Alderman our Program Coordinator works hard every day to help those animals in our community that are victims of abuse and neglect. Bark in the Park is a fun way to help the ACT Program build their funds to help these animals throughout the year.
Our Low Cost Spay Neuter Program continues to help families in the community keep their animals healthy and litter free! ;-) Paul Sherman our SNAP Program guru manages numerous calls and is able to refer those families to our local veterinarians to help defer the high cost of spaying and/or neutering their pets.
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