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Residents press Moore council for transparency and staffing changes at new animal shelter; local veterinarian defends staff
Summary
During the citizens forum Feb. 2 residents raised multiple complaints about the new Moore animal shelter — alleging protocol lapses, volunteers removed, animals kept long-term and limits on photos — and asked for a committee‑based hiring process for the new superintendent. A local veterinarian said he has worked with shelter staff for years and defended their decisions.
Several Moore residents used the Feb. 2 citizens forum to urge transparency and reforms at the city’s new animal shelter, while a local veterinarian defended shelter staff.
Shelley Woff (address provided) said she volunteered at the shelter for 10 years but is no longer allowed to volunteer after raising concerns with the mayor and a councilwoman. Woff alleged staff are not following protocols, are turning away animals without…
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