close

Dog law officer cites Humane Society shelter for conditions

1 min read
article image -

JOHNSTOWN (AP) – A township dog law officer has cited a western Pennsylvania Humane Society kennel for allegedly failing to maintain sanitary and humane conditions and for failing to have animals vaccinated for rabies.

WJAC-TV reports the Richland Township officer filed 21 citations against the Humane Society of Cambria County shelter after a September inspection.

Three citations were for substandard conditions including rodent droppings and wet floors with hair and food on them. The other 18 were for dogs and cats without vaccines.

Humane Society board president Tim Burns says the citations are unacceptable and changes are being made — including hiring a new executive director.

Burns, an attorney, is named on the citations because he was allegedly responsible for overseeing the shelter at the time. He’ll defend the citations at a summary hearing.

CUSTOMER LOGIN

If you have an account and are registered for online access, sign in with your email address and password below.

NEW CUSTOMERS/UNREGISTERED ACCOUNTS

Never been a subscriber and want to subscribe, click the Subscribe button below.

Starting at $3.75/week.

Subscribe Today