Tuesday, January 20, 2015

Yreka police chief: Animal Control will change

CALIFORNIA -- Two days after a pair of black Labrador puppies were taken by Animal Control and then killed, Yreka Police Chief Brian Bowles said changes are coming to the department.

Jeff O'Neill, owner of the one of the puppies, said he filed a missing animal report Wednesday evening after realizing the dogs were missing. O'Neill told the Siskiyou Daily News that he was never contacted by Animal Control Officer Dennis Moser.

O'Neill said he then went to the police department Thursday, only to learn that both of the puppies had been put down.


Bowles said Siskiyou County District Attorney Kirk Andrus has been asked to investigate any criminal misconduct in the case, and that an internal investigation will be conducted. Bowles also said that Moser has been placed on paid administrative leave.

On Friday, Bowles release a statement about the future of animal control. He said that in the near future, the Yreka Police Department will reach out to current partners Rescue Ranch and Siskiyou Humane Society for assistance and guidance through this transition.

Bowles also said that he plans on setting up meetings with other animal control and nonprofit facilities in order to develop best practices and build relationships.

"I believe this is a community issue, and we want to best serve the interests of our animals in our community," he said. "I feel that it is imperative that we reach out to our partners and public to find the best solution for the homeless animals in our community. I look forward to finding progressive, forward-thinking partners to help forge and solve the issues of finding homes for our animals."

He said that any community member interested on attending a future meeting on the topic should call the department at (530) 841-2329.

(Siskiyou Daily News - Jan 16, 2015)

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