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Fulton County outlines process for court-hold animals; county eyes dedicated court/probation investigator to speed cases
Summary
Board and staff described follow-up procedures for animals held for court, use of motions to dispose, a prior cost-of-care claim that was complicated by bankruptcy, and plans to add a court/probation investigator to reduce shelter hold times for court-related animals.
Board members asked for a clear explanation of how animals under court hold are handled and for efforts to reduce the time those animals spend in care.
Rebecca Gwen, CEO of Lifeline Animal Project, said she runs weekly reports on court holds, attempts to contact owners to seek owner surrenders and works with foster staff to identify court-hold animals suitable for foster placement. Gwen added that Lifeline explains potential cost-of-care liabilities to owners as one tool to secure relinquishment in neglect cases.
Gwen and Chris Emerson, Lifeline’s field service director, said Fulton County currently…
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