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Residents and advocates press Clermont County commissioners over animal shelter handling, urge greater use of volunteers
Summary
Multiple residents and animal welfare advocates criticized the county-run animal shelter during public comment, alleging inadequate care, lack of transparency about euthanasia decisions and limited volunteer access. Speakers urged the board to embrace local rescue expertise and cited an RFP for shelter management.
Several residents and animal-welfare advocates used public comment at the Feb. 26 meeting of the Clermont County Board of Commissioners to criticize how the county is operating its animal shelter and to urge commissioners to work with local volunteers and rescue groups.
Jo Wilson, a resident of Williamsburg, said the kennel administrator position has been advertised since June 2024 and accused county leaders of ignoring volunteer expertise. "Please stop the deflecting. Please stop the gaslighting. Please stop the charades," Wilson said, adding she had a screenshot showing a commissioner drinking from a cup after a public speaker's remarks.
Julie Tolliver of Batavia Township described specific animals she said were poorly handled at the shelter, including a dog named Al. "Al sat…
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