FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WOWO). — A growing online petition is calling on Fort Wayne Animal Care & Control (FWACC) to change its approach to handling wild animals, alleging that many are euthanized without proper evaluation.
The petition — which had more than 700 signatures as of Monday — is gaining traction on social media, sparking debate over how the agency responds to wildlife calls.
Kristen Werling, founder of the Werling Wildlife Rehabilitation and Education Center, said wildlife veterinarians — not general small-animal vets — should assess animals like possums, raccoons, and foxes, due to their unique medical needs…