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California City commends animal control officer after multi‑agency seizure; shelter accepts Best Friends grant
Summary
Animal Control Officer Brian Smith was commended after an investigation that led to the removal of dozens of dogs from an alleged fraudulent rescue. The California City animal shelter also accepted a Best Friends grant to support reunification and chipping programs.
California City presented a commendation to Animal Control Officer Brian Smith after an investigation that led to the removal of dozens of dogs from a private residence and the arrest of a suspect. At the Feb. meeting, Director Justin Vincent described the multi‑agency operation and said Smith identified ‘‘grave’’ conditions for 15 dogs and later found an additional 33 animals at the property; five of the initial dogs required immediate veterinary care.
The city’s police department memorialized Smith’s work with a…
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