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North Augusta to reinstate volunteer animal-transport program after liability review; council hears criticism over sick puppies
Summary
City attorney and staff said liability coverage and an updated waiver will allow volunteers to transport animals from the shelter; the announcement came amid council and public concern after several sick puppies were rehoused and later died.
North Augusta — City staff and the city attorney told the City Council on July 21 that North Augusta will reinstate a volunteer program allowing vetted volunteers to transport animals from the municipal shelter after updating liability waivers, a policy change the administration expects to finalize within days.
City Attorney Kelly Zier said the city’s insurance coverage applies and that staff had "determined that we're still within the policy," adding that updated waivers will broaden liability protections for volunteers. Zier cautioned that claims could affect insurance rates but said the city is not currently without coverage for off-site transports.
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