An honest conversation with an Animal Control Officer in Connecticut. Please consider adopting from a rescue or shelter in our state and if possible volunteer to foster.
ACO DeGenova works in the city of Hartford and has been chatting with surrounding towns and they all seem to be feeling an influx of dumped and unwanted animals. While this may not be the case in some areas, over 20 ACO's we contacted seemed to agree. The conversations were heartbreaking. Here is one account from a seasoned ACO in our community who is trying to make a difference one day at a time.
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