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At a glance: Queen Anne's County Animal Control Commission actions — July 29, 2026
Summary
The commission convened, heard reconsideration requests for two animals (Minnie and Jake), entered closed session for deliberation, issued written decisions (Exhibits A and B), postponed minutes review, and adjourned at 11:00 A.M.
The Queen Anne's County Animal Control Commission met July 29, 2026 and considered two reconsideration hearings: QAC v. "Minnie" and QAC v. "Jake" Rochester. Vice Chairperson Robert Mueller presided, and County Attorney Patrick Thompson administered oaths to witnesses.
The Commission removed a prior placement restriction for Minnie (condition #2 from the April 28 decision) after testimony from Kelly Baker and reports from staff. For Jake, despite testimony that an Animal Control Officer was bitten, the Commission declined to designate the dog dangerous at this time because an animal behaviorist raised medical concerns; the Commission required a veterinary evaluation and containment inspection within 30 days.
The Commission postponed consideration of the July 1, 2026 minutes by consensus, went into closed session at 10:36 A.M. for deliberations, and adjourned at 11:00 A.M. ("There being no further business to come before the Animal Control Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 11:00 A.M.").
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