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Fannin County residents press commissioners over alleged animal neglect and nepotism as new director responds
Summary
Public commenters detailed months-long reports of animal neglect, praised a newly hired animal-control officer and accused a former director of inaction and of being rehired part time amid nepotism concerns; the county’s animal-control director said multiple investigations are active and that staffing decisions were made to ensure coverage.
Residents used the public-comment period at a Fannin County Board of Commissioners meeting to press officials on animal welfare and staffing decisions at the county animal-control facility.
Amy Dowdy said she had spent six months reporting a case involving a dog she called "Dolly," and told the board the animal "didn't have to be in that condition" if earlier staff had acted. She credited the recently hired staffer Casey for recent rescues and urged greater community support for Animal Control. "Something has to change," Dowdy said.
Several rescue advocates, including Julie Wooten, praised the county's new hires. Wooten said Casey Daniels and other recent staff and…
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