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Resident accuses animal-shelter leadership of improper hires and calls for investigation; town defends recent shelter changes
Town of Hempstead Board · October 4, 2025
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Summary
A public commenter alleged the acting director bypassed an RFP and rehired a person later arrested for animal torture, recounted recent dog-injury incidents and asked for a formal investigation; the board said staffing and TNR services have increased under the current administration.
A public commenter raised serious concerns about staffing and safety at the Town of Hempstead animal shelter, accusing the acting director of hiring decisions that bypassed an RFP process and alleging rehiring of a person later arrested for animal torture.
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