Animal activists sound off about failed attempt to euthanize dog

WARREN — Four local animal activists attended today's Trumbull County commissioners meeting to sound off about the method used Friday in a failed attempt to euthanize a dog at the Trumbull County Dog Pound.

Diane King of Animal Pawtectors said she was assured months ago that a method of euthanasia involving a shot into a muscle would not be used anymore, but a worker used it anyway.

County officials said the worker apologized, saying he forgot the proper procedure.

King said the worker should be disciplined because that method can cause tremendous pain and is inhumane.