Underdog Rescue International Voice: 2010-11-14

**Update ** 10-18-2010 Gassing Chamber is torn down !

See video here on the OHIO SPCA youtube channel

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5fYQHNH-GJY&feature=related

Fayette County Dog Warden Resigns- Sherrif Takes over !

http://www2.nbc4i.com/news/2010/oct/13/4/fayette-county-dog-pound-now-run-sheriffs-office-ar-260064/

Thank You Ohio SPCA & Sheriff Stanforth !

***Update*** 10-27-2010

Sheriff Stanforth is doing the right things for the dogs in Fayette County.

If you would like to send him a thank you note here is the address

FAYETTE COUNTY
SHERIFF'S OFFICE

113 EAST MARKET STREET WASHINGTON COURT HOUSE, OH 43160

Please do not tie up phone lines, but a nice thank you note is wonderful.

Thank You Sheriff Stanforth !

Ohio SPCA Fights Abuse in Fayette County Dog Pound

On Friday, September 24, the Fayette County Commissioners were faxed a letter by John Bell, our attorney.

They have 96 hours to correct serious violations of the ORC. Witness statements and pictures received Sept 24 depict horrendous conditions - drop-off kennels that have not been cleaned for 2 weeks, runs full of feces and worms, vomit, and urine, and sick dogs left to suffer. See Pictures at bottom..condition of the cages

A sick pup was adopted recently and died within days from parvo. The pup was eliminating 5 inch worms. When the assist. dog warden was told that she should not adopt out sick dogs, she stated that she would do whatever she wanted.

This is not the first time sick dogs were adopted or given away. And it is not the first time that dogs were left to suffer and die a slow death.

Records received prove that the dog wardens, past and present, have killed STRAY dogs before the 72 hour holding period was up. Some died the day they came in. This is a violation of the ORC, and therefore it is criminal. Dogs are being killed in a homemade gas closet.

Bagged like garbage and thrown away like garbage...this is the fate of the dogs that end up here.

Fayette County has refused to comply with our previous requests.

We must receive satisfactory evidence of the destruction of the “gas box,” correction of the inhumane conditions at the Pound, and full compliance with the ORC within the next ninety-six (96) hours, or we will file a Mandamus Complaint against Fayette County.

The Assist Dog Warden has been placed on Administrative Leave and we are told that she will not be back. Fayette County needs to hire a qualified dog warden who cares.

How you can help ;

Voice your opinion, let them know,

these things need to be corrected...We will not stand for this .....Animals deserve better !

If you call, e-mail, or fax - please be polite and professional!

Otherwise, It only does damage and tends to encourage officials to dig their feet in deeper.

Fayette County Commissioners133 South Main Street, Suite 401

Washington C.H., Ohio 43160

Phone (740) 335-0720

FAX (740) 333-3530

BOB PETERSON - running for State Representative

bob.peterson@fayette-co-oh.com

JACK DeWEESE - running for re-election as commissioner

jack.deweese@fayette-co-oh.com

TONY ANDERSON

tony.anderson@fayette-co-oh.com

Pictures of horrible filthy conditions, uncleaned cages, filthy water and sick and dying dogs. The pictures were taken on Sept. 18 and 19, 2010.

A sheriff deputy was called to the pound when these pictures were taken and he observed the conditions.