>>Danville Area Humane Society Meeting Gets Heated
(Danville, VA) -- Danville residents are frustrated after a report from the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Goods that revealed 80% of cats and 70% of dogs were euthanized in the Danville Area Humane Society in 2023. Thomas Cage with more details.Preview: Wrap Script:
After a recent meeting, resident Bettina Belles says she believes better communication is needed.Preview: Society Director Paulette Dean tells WSET the shelter does not turn away animals and that more adoptions, more volunteers, and more donations would help a lot.Preview: For unknown reasons, the shelter rejected assistance from national rescue organization Best Friends Animal Society.
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The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Goods revealed high euthanasia rates in the Danville Area Humane Society in 2023, leaving some residents frustrated. Society Director Paulette Dean tried to address concerns during a recent meeting.Preview: Some residents blame poor communication, while other say the shelter faces difficult decisions and needs more support from the community. For unknown reasons, the shelter rejected assistance from national rescue organization Best Friends Animal Society.