County animal control will offer precious little

There is no doubt the county can run an animal control center for less cost than the Humane Society ran its shelter. And county residents will get exactly what they apparently want, which will be precious little.

Their officer will pick up roaming dogs if a complaint is called in (and he can find it) or if he happens to see one wandering. He will then take it to the facility, hold it for three to five days, then kill it. Or he can say it was sick or injured when he picked it up (whether it was or not, who would know?) and kill it immediately. In my personal opinion, this most likely will depend on what the powers that be have told him privately, especially when they will quickly run out of room with only five runs planned.

The gracious and growing new facilty will not take in dogs, puppies, cats or kittens. “Kill them yourself” should be their motto. Dead dog on the road in front of your house? That’s YOUR problem. Scrape it up and bury it yourself. Observe animal cruelty? Don’t bother the county. They will not handle or pursue any such cases. Feel free to abuse your horses, fail to provide food, water and/or shelter to any of your animals. Spay or neuter? Nah, too expensive, and might take money better spent at a local restaurant or beer store.

As for the local businesses showing their support with donations, I don’t suppose there’s any hope in your hearts for special consideration from the county in the future? Of course not, all done out of the goodness of your hearts. Such good ol’ boys.
Riche Churchill
5972 Francis Ferry Road
McMinnville