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Volunteers and residents press Clermont County over shelter conditions; commissioners authorize kennel transfers
Summary
Dozens of public commenters urged Clermont County officials to address alleged overcrowding, medical neglect and volunteer restrictions at the county animal shelter; commissioners approved a policy giving the kennel administrator discretion to transfer adoptable dogs to registered nonprofit rescue partners after a 72‑hour hold.
Dozens of volunteers and residents told the Clermont County Board of Commissioners on Oct. 16 that conditions at the county animal shelter have deteriorated and that the board must act immediately to protect animals.
“The shelter is severely overcapacity,” volunteer Stephanie Freeborn said during public participation, accusing shelter management of “medically neglecting the animals” and saying volunteers were blocked from moving dogs into rescues. Freeborn also singled out a dog named Bordeaux, saying the animal had been allowed to injure herself by repeatedly biting her crate door.
Several other speakers described long-standing problems and urged quicker action. Larissa Gottschlich said the county…
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