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Former chief says state veterinarians found dog healthy; board notes animal complaints go to animal control
Summary
Former Chief Jim McTague told the joint board that veterinarians who examined a dog found it healthy and that animal complaints are handled by the Animal Control Officer unless a criminal element is present; he also flagged a mailed flyer he said contained incorrect information and lacked a sponsor disclaimer.
Former Chief Jim McTague spoke during public comment at the May 4 joint meeting about a Greenville matter involving a dog and an informational flyer that was mailed to residents.
McTague asked whether the board had received a formal written complaint; the minutes state no written complaint had been received. He told the board that complaints on the issue had been escalated to the Governor’s office and that the State Veterinarian and other veterinarians had examined the dog and declared it healthy.
McTague stressed that allegations of animal abuse, when received by the police department, are referred to the Animal Control Officer and that police become involved only if a criminal element is present. He also raised concerns about a colorful flyer mailed to Temple residents that included images the chief said were inaccurate and that carried no sponsor disclosure; he distributed copies of the laws covering pedestrians, horses and rights of way to illustrate correct legal standards.
The minutes record McTague’s assertions and the distribution of legal handouts; the board did not record a formal finding, a written complaint, or identification of the flyer sponsor in the public minutes.
