Smith County Animal Control to host weekly rescue coordination meetings after policy changes spark criticism from rescue groups

Smith County starting animal rescue meetings after euthanasia controversy

TYLER, Texas (KETK) - Smith County Animal Control and Shelter has announced it's looking to coordinate with local animal shelters to better help local animals following a recent controversy. Pawsitive Place Rescue and Nicholas Pet Haven took to social media recently to criticize how the Smith County shelter reportedly euthanized a dozen dogs without notifying [...]

Smith County Animal Control to host weekly rescue coordination meetings after policy changes spark criticism from rescue groups

Smith County Animal Shelter Supervisor Colten Parsell said the goal is to create a clearer, more consistent process for staff, while still managing space and intake.