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Board denies appeal; dog Blackie to remain with Humane Society after officers cite severe matting and heartworm
Summary
After testimony from an animal-control officer and the dog's owner, the Lafayette board denied an appeal to return Blackie to the owner, citing severe matting, heavy flea infestation, heartworm infection and ongoing medical needs discovered by Humane Society veterinarians.
The Lafayette board denied an animal-control appeal on Nov. 4 and decided not to return a dog named Blackie to the owner after testimony from Animal Control Officer Aaron Gravely and the owner, Juliane Dowell.
ACO Aaron Gravely said officers responded on 11/04/2025 to a report that led them to a residence where an officer initially thought the animal was deceased. Gravely described the scene and the dog's condition: bowls appeared empty, the dog was heavily matted and would not get up; after intake at the Humane Society of Greater…
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