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Stop Inhumane Practices at the Wood County Ohio Dog Shelter
  1. Signatures
    694 out of 1,000
    Petitioning
    1. Wood County Commissioner (+ 3 others)
      Petitioning
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      • Wood County Commissioner (Alvin Perkins)
      • Wood County Commissioner (Tim Brown)
      • Wood County Commissioner (James Carter)
      • Wood County Dog Warden (Rodney Cook)
  2. Created By
    jean keating
    OH
About this Petition Petition Letter
Why This Is Important

Citizens in Wood County, Ohio are disgusted and appalled that their money is used to fund inhumane practices.  Dogs are treated cruelly as the facility is euthanizing dogs by sticking them with a needle directly into their heart.  This cruel practice is done without sedation.  Dogs that resist are lifted into the air by catch poles around their necks. 

Animals that are brought in injured, do not receive medical treatment.  They are left to lie on a concrete floor while waiting to be reclaimed by their owners.  No pain medication is given during the three day wait for unlicensed dogs.

An employee there is hiding dogs from the public and not reuniting dogs with their owners because she doesn't like certain dog owners in Wood County.  She holds certain breeds for one particular person to take/adopt.  That individual does NOT operate a 501(c)3 rescue group.

A letter was sent to the Wood County Commissioners and the dog warden asking them to work with local experts to rectify these and other cruel practices at the shelter.  There was no response.  Help us tell them that "no response" is unacceptable.  We must speak out for the dogs.

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Wood County Dog Shelter

Dear Commissioners,

It has been brought to my attention that the Wood County Dog Shelter is engaging in a variety of cruel, inhumane, and outdated practices. There is no reason to continue to allow the suffering of dogs entrusted to your care. The Wood County community expects and demands humane treatment by those who choose to work as public servants.

Please immediately stop the use of intra-cardiac euthanasia, also known as, "heart-sticking". It is a cruel and inhumane practice. All dogs should be receiving sedation prior to euthanization.

Please immediately develop a procedure to allow for the use of pain medications and/or provide medical treatment for dogs that are brought into the facility with injuries.

Stop allowing employees to "hide" dogs from the public and preventing dog owners they don't like from being reunited with their pets.

Sincerely,


[Your name]