More than 2,000 people signed a petition demanding answers. A state investigation uncovered 42 dogs put down the wrong way at the Harnett County Animal Shelter, according to a report from WRAL. The probe led to nearly $20,000 in fines. The shelter manager was put on leave.
The online petition wants the shelter’s director removed and tougher penalties for what supporters call inhumane killing practices. Anger has grown since the state wrapped up its investigation.
County officials released a statement responding to the backlash. “The state’s findings were related to the lack of documentation process by our staff and choice behind the method, not the use of the procedure,” the statement read, per WRAL…