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Public commenter alleges medical negligence at Multnomah County Animal Services after dog deaths
Summary
During public comment, a witness recounted the death of a dog in Multnomah County Animal Services care and alleged shelter staff relied on volunteers and non-veterinary technicians rather than timely veterinarian intervention, calling for a veterinarian with a DVM license to oversee animal health.
At the start of the Multnomah County Board meeting, a public commenter who identified herself as Anna spoke during the non-agenda public-comment period and alleged failures in Multnomah County Animal Services (MCAS) that she said contributed to the death of a dog called Sir Lunchalot.
Anna recounted that volunteers first reported kennel cough on the 27th, that a certified veterinary technician (CVT) later documented lethargy and profuse drooling, and that by the morning of the 29th the dog was found with labored breathing, vomiting, diarrhea and blood in the kennel and died shortly…
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