NEIL ON HIS SEND OFF FROM THE LAKE COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER
NEIL ON HIS SEND OFF FROM THE LAKE COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER
DINGO RECOVERED AND HEALTHY
Review of Dingo’s Condition at Lake County Animal Shelter (LCAS)
We ask you to consider the condition of Dingo, as shown in these photos—one full-body and one close-up—illustrating the severe neglect she endured before being adopted. These images highlight Dingo’s body condition prior to her adoption, during her time in custody at Lake County Animal Shelter (LCAS).
At the time, Dingo was left uncared for and developed noticeable skin sores, a direct result of neglect and lack of proper medical attention. The sores shown in the images are just one aspect of the suffering she endured while in shelter care. We urge you to look closely and decide for yourself if these painful conditions could have been avoided with proper shelter care and timely veterinary treatment.
This case serves as a stark reminder of the importance of adequate shelter care and the responsibility we have to provide for the health and well-being of animals under our care.
BEFORE: a day or two after we took Dingo home.
BEFORE: Close up on his skin condition while in their care.
Commission Chairman Leslie Campione and Shelter Director Whitney Boylston were joined by a few of our four-legged friends to unveil signage at the future home of the new Lake County Animal Shelter!
Meet “Bailey,” animal shelter #A069028, and “Thor,” animal shelter #A069027—two beautiful nine-month-old pedigree Belgian Malinois puppies. Thor is the intact brother and Bailey is his intact sister. They are perfectly healthy and have no documented or proven aggression or bite history. Sadly, they were killed at the Lake County Animal Shelter on October 18th, 2024, under the label of “owner surrender” due to an alleged incident of “attacking my children.” These are sweet family dogs, Belgian Malinois puppies, not pit bulls.
Please note that this killing stands in clear violation of the animal shelter’s euthanasia standard operating procedure, version February 2024, and Chapter Four of the Lake County animal codes and ordinances. The shelter management made no attempt to place these dogs in foster care or conduct outreach to any of Lake County’s 501c3 organizations, nor were they listed on the shelter’s adoption pages before their deaths. More details will be posted here soon as the investigation continues, but so far, the investigation has revealed many unanswered questions that must be addressed, along with potential referrals if “good cause” is shown to exist.
After nearly four long years at the shelter, poor Tank has been euthanized due to severe behavioral issues. Is it any wonder? Rest in peace, Tank. No more cage for you; may you soar free!
How tragic it is to reflect on Tank’s journey. This November marks his fourth anniversary of being confined within those walls—a life that no creature deserves. Regrettably, he carried with him a host of health problems, and I can only imagine he no longer resembles the vibrant dog we remember from his photos. His condition brings to mind the haunting memory of Dingo, who suffered terribly during her time in the same shelter.
Tank was battling allergic dermatitis across his entire body, along with severe pododermatitis affecting his left front and right rear paws, not to mention other ailments. It’s hard to fathom how long it took for him to receive the care he desperately needed. Those symptoms didn’t just appear overnight. To add to his struggles, he was diagnosed with a virus on October 8th—one can’t help but wonder if it’s the same one making its rounds in the shelter. The neglect, the suffering—it all weighs heavily on the heart.
And so Tank was gone, just another ghost in a world that barely noticed he existed at all.
Executed.
Tank was killed by a severe overdose—three to five times the dosage that Dr. Taylor directed—administered by unqualified personnel at the shelter. He went into anaphylactic shock and suffered greatly, as the ultra-high dosage could not be processed by his liver and kidneys due to his age. Meanwhile, the alleged dog bite from an untrained attendant has not been documented and has been kept secret by the Animal Services Director and County Attorney Melanie Marsh. After nine days in isolation, Tank was nearly fully recovered before Shelter Director Cohen ordered his death. If you want to see the documentation, please message me. Julian R. Harper.
And so Tank was gone, just another ghost in a world that barely noticed he existed at all.
Executed.
Animal Rescue Initiatives After storms like Hurricane Helene, there are often dedicated efforts to rescue animals in affected areas, including Lake County, Florida. Local agencies may mobilize to provide assistance.
The buckskin beauty on the left was rescued from the euthanasia prep room at the shelter with only four hours left to live, thanks to the love and kindness of a caring shelter volunteer. She has since become an integral part of a loving family. The pup on the right came in as a stray, but since the shelter would not take him, a family adopted him, likely saving his life. Unfortunately, his twin brother did not share the same fortune.
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