Deputies and humane society officials are stepping up investigations and enforcement over an increase in people abandoning pets in Monroe County, Michigan.
The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office Animal Control Division, working with the Humane Society of Monroe County, said they are noticing “a distressing increase in reports and the discovery” of abandoned and neglected dogs and cats.
“Abandoning a defenseless animal is not just irresponsible; it is a felony offense in the State of Michigan,” Monroe County Sheriff Troy Goodnough said. “We are committing all necessary resources to track down those responsible for these heartless acts. Our community has a zero-tolerance policy for animal cruelty, and we will pursue prosecution to the fullest extent of the law.”…