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Resident alleges animal-shelter misconduct; city staff says animals are not being sent for research
Summary
During public comment a resident alleged longstanding misconduct at Pasco Animal Control, including claims of transfers to Washington State University and missing funds; city staff later told the council a public-information release states the city is not sending animals for research.
At the Feb. 2 City Council meeting, Mary Mahoney, speaking during the public-comment period, made multiple allegations about Pasco Animal Control operations, including claims that a prior city attorney "authorized no due process" for animal control and that animals had been sent to Washington State University for research. Mahoney requested records including adoption…
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