>>Danville Animal Euthanasia Rates 8 Times Higher than VA Average
(Danville, VA) -- Animal euthanasia rates in Danville are 8 times higher than the state average but experts say it’s not an easy issue to solve. Richard Stelling with more.Preview: Voicer Script:
Danville's municipal animal shelter has faced backlash from a national animal welfare nonprofit and local advocates who are calling for change. The shelter has declined offers of help to lower euthanasia rates but supporters of the campaign "Danville Deserves Better" believe there are solutions to address the issue. The Cardinal News reports the shelter's open-intake model, lack of resources, and community behaviors are all factors contributing to the high euthanasia rates. The campaign has gained traction, but tensions have escalated, with some worried about safety and the impact of divisive rhetoric on the community while others want accountability.