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Fighting Injustice: The Burden of Unwanted Responsibility and the Failure of Animal Control

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By Rhonda Nelson
Published: 5/16/2024

In a frustrating turn of events, I find myself embroiled in a situation where compassion is met with harassment, and responsibility is unfairly thrust upon the shoulders of the unwilling. Allow me to shed light on the troubling reality I'm facing.

Despite my sincere desire to assist, I am legally unable to intervene when cats are repeatedly dumped on my property. Compounding this dilemma is the failure of Animal Control to fulfill their obligation to address stray animal reports. Even when these incidents are reported, their response remains inadequate, leaving me and the innocent animals trapped in a cycle of neglect and suffering.It's disheartening to witness the glaring gap between the expectation of Animal Control's intervention and the stark reality of their inaction.

As a result, I am left to bear the burden of liability for circumstances beyond my control, all while feeling powerless to provide the assistance these animals desperately need.I implore Animal Control to uphold their responsibility and take proactive measures to address cases of animal abandonment and neglect. It's not only their duty but also a moral imperative to ensure the welfare of these innocent creatures.

To those who may be quick to assign blame, I urge you to consider the complexities of this situation. It's not a matter of unwillingness to help but rather a legal constraint that prevents me from taking action on behalf of these animals.In the face of adversity, I refuse to succumb to despair. Instead, I call upon my community to join me in advocating for change and holding accountable those who have the power to make a difference.Together, let us stand against injustice and work towards a future where compassion is met with action, and the welfare of animals is prioritized above all else. #JusticeForAnimals #AnimalControlResponsibility
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7-08-2024 4:37am

I love animals. Unfortunately I’m allergic to cats and live on a highway so I don’t feel like they’d be safe with me but I’d love to help. I’ve had 2 pit bulls dropped off at my house. Both had recently had litters and I guess we’re no longer useful?!  My mom took in one (not one of the ones that was dropped at my house but a couple year’s prior to me moving here). He’s very sweet and scared of everything so I can’t imagine what he went through. I have 2 dogs and one of them has an ego. When I noticed the Pitt bull I was afraid to let her out only to get killed. I called animal control and was told it’d take them 7 days. I was livid so I kept calling the police every hour on the hour and eventually later that afternoon animal control showed up. Apparently, they weren’t soooo busy after all. Same with the other. I felt bad for the lady I kept harassing but I wasn’t going to put my dogs in danger.

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