Crime & Safety

312 Cats Prematurely Euthanized at Gloucester County Shelter, Report Says

The Department of Health found that numerous cats and dogs were euthanized before their legal holding obligation was complete.

The Department of Health reportedly found that the Gloucester County Animal Shelter euthanized 312 cats, 71 dogs and one domestic rabbit before their legally required holding period expired, nj.com reports.

The department also allegedly found that the cats were euthanized with an injection into the body cavity instead of the required intravenous injection, according to the report.

The alleged violations were uncovered during an inspection of the shelter conducted on Oct. 21, following a private complaint, according to the report.

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There were also numerous health violations, but County Spokeswoman Deb Selitto said it would be unfair to characterize the animal shelter as “cruel.” As of Nov. 30, more than 1,000 pets, including 680 cats, 251 dogs and 86 numerous other animals were adopted through the animal shelter, according to the report.

Read more at nj.com.

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