Trying to save dogs at the Trumbull pound

Trying to save dogs at the Trumbull pound

HOWLAND — Dog lovers are speaking up about conditions at the Trumbull County Dog Pound, saying animals are not being treated properly and the euthanasia rate is higher than is should be.

Friends of the Trumbull County Dog Pound is a new volunteer group whose mission is to save more lives at the pound. The organization has about 25 local people volunteering and about 75 out-of-town members.

Sandy Paris of North Benton is the volunteer group’s spokeswoman. She said she drives to Trumbull County three times a week to take pictures of the dogs to post online at www.1-800-save-apet.com/shelter73562-pets.

“Pets are not wild animals, they are like family,” she said. “They should have the same rights as humans.”

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