LIVINGSTON COUNTY — If a dog is man's best friend, Joseph Fisher, 37, makes a bad friend. According to a press release from Livingston County Undersheriff Matthew Bean, Joseph Fisher, 37, was arrested and charged on April 16th with Torturing or Inuring an Animal/Failure to Provide Sustenance. Livingston County Sheriff's Officers responded to a complaint of an abandoned dog at a Depot Road home in the Town of Springwater. Allegedly, … [Read more...]
Dog Control Officers are Top Dogs for Canines in Livingston County
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – Livingston County Dog Control is starting September strong with a diverse group of dogs held in their facility in Mt Morris. Eleven dogs, former strays and voluntary surrenders from across the county, jumped and played in temporary holding areas both in and outdoors at the facility's spacious and clean facility. "There's an outdated stigma of the 'dog catcher' out there," said Roxanne Clark, 60, dog control officer at … [Read more...]
Furry Friends: Shy Vi
Shy Vi., which is short for Violet, is a sweet 35-pound female pit bull looking for the right home. In the 8-9 months she’s been alive, Shy Vi. has led a sad life. She’s been passed around from one irresponsible owner to another. Now she’s asking for a chance at a stable home with lots of TLC. She can’t live with any small dogs or cats and she is terrified of men. She so much wants to be loved and to give love; she just needs the right … [Read more...]
Furry Friends: Waddles
Waddles is an adorable pooch looking for a loving home. She was found in the town of Springwater this May and has been patiently waiting at the Livingston County Dog Control Facility for a home to call her own ever since. Waddles is a 2 or 3-year-old spayed female, who is a unique mixture of husky, cattle dog and English bulldog. This means she can sing, round up and can have a bit of a one-track mind. Waddles enjoys drives, walks and an … [Read more...]
County responds to concerns over dog control facility
LIVINGSTON COUNTY — County Administrator Ian M. Coyle recently responded to concerns raised by local resident Melissa Nichols over how the Livingston County Dog Control Shelter Facility is run. Nichols, who runs Going To The Dogs Rescue in Perry, created a petition on Change.org demanding immediate change at the facility, which is a program of the Livingston County Department of Health. She has also been in touch with Coyle, as well as … [Read more...]