Less than
two weeks after a live puppy was found in a trash bag, by city workers at the
Cabell-Wayne Animal Shelter, the shelter got a vote of confidence from the
Wayne and Cabell County Commissions Wednesday. Cabell County Administrator
Chris Tatum says that puppy was euthanized by trained staff, under protocol
conditions. Wednesday, both commissions pledged their continued support and
vote of confidence in Director Jim Cumm, saying, since he took over as head of
the shelter, euthanasia rates are down dramatically. Last year, the number of
animals euthanized at the shelter was 8,277. This year, as of Wednesday, that
number has dropped by 4,129.
