Ray Twp. veterinarian accused of dog abuse avoids animal-abuse conviction

Ray Twp. veterinarian accused of dog abuse avoids animal-abuse conviction

The criminal case of the veterinarian charged with abusing a pet dog in his Ray Township home has been resolved without an animal-abuse conviction. Wayne Gilchrist, who operates a veterinarian clinic in Shelby Township, was charged with misdemeanor animal abuse for his alleged treatment of a pet German Shepherd, “Josie,” last October at his home. The incident was captured on video, which was posted online by his son. In May, Judge Jennifer Andar…