For the third time since June, animal advocates peppered Polk County commissioners with allegations of abuse and deplorable conditions at the county-run animal shelter and demanded reforms by its top manager: Sheriff Grady Judd.
But unlike the first time the advocates spoke, the commissioners did not respond to the advocates at either the July 15 or Aug. 5 meetings. The last time they spoke, Commissioner Bill Braswell said Judd is responsible for animal control. They needed to talk to him if they wanted changes.
The advocates ultimately wanted a TNVR (Trap, Neuter, Vaccinate, Release) program similar to those in neighboring counties such as Hillsborough, saying they cost less than the current program and save animals’ lives…