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Davis County animal services recounts highway puppy abuse case; board approves transfer and highlights foster program
Summary
Animal-care staff described a recent cruelty case in which puppies were thrown from a vehicle on Highway 89; two animals died, the suspect was charged with felonies, remaining animals are in foster care, and the commission approved a transfer of possession to Bridal Care of Davis County to avoid prolonged litigation.
Michelle Hicks, director of Animal Care for Davis County, briefed the commission on a highway cruelty case in which six puppies were discarded from a vehicle; two puppies died and the mother was found in a pond. Hicks said staff and dispatch located and identified the suspect; the sheriff’s office charged that individual with seven felonies related to the incident. The surviving puppies and the mother are in foster care in Layton.
Hicks asked the commission to approve an agreement to transfer possession of one dog from the court case from Miles Hall to Bridal Care of Davis County to provide care and avoid a prolonged court timeline. The commission approved the transfer by voice vote. Hicks and commissioners praised the county’s foster program and the volunteers who care for animals while the county pursues permanent outcomes.
The commission also approved a six‑month veterinary services agreement for Dr. Gerald Hoffman at $90 per hour to provide medical support for animal care operations.
The county emphasized that foster coordination is a growing program that relies on hundreds of volunteers and can require months before animals are adopted or placed permanently.
