BREAKING NEWS
Weber County Animal Services Under Fire for Adopting Out Unsterilized Female Pit Bull Twice
OGDEN, UT – In a shocking turn of events, Weber County Animal Services has come under scrutiny for adopting out a female pit bull twice without sterilizing her, resulting in an attack on a dog at the second adopter’s home.
According to sources, the female pit bull, whose name has not been released, was adopted out by Weber County Animal Services in early January. However, it appears that the animal was not sterilized before being placed in a new home. Tragically, the dog attacked a dog at the adopter’s home, causing significant injury.
Despite the incident, the second adopter has taken proactive steps to ensure the dog’s safety and well-being. The adopter has scheduled an appointment for the dog to be spayed, which is expected to take place within the next week.
Weber County Animal Services has come under fire for their handling of the situation, with many questioning why the dog was not sterilized before being adopted out. The incident has raised concerns about the agency’s adoption process and their commitment to ensuring the safety and well-being of both animals and adopters.
"We are deeply concerned about the situation and are working to ensure that the dog receives the necessary medical attention," said a spokesperson for Weber County Animal Services. "We are also reviewing our adoption process to ensure that this type of incident does not happen again in the future."
The incident has sparked a heated debate about the importance of sterilizing animals before adoption. Many animal welfare organizations and experts argue that sterilization is a crucial step in the adoption process, as it helps to prevent unwanted breeding and reduces the risk of animals being used for fighting or other harmful activities.
As the investigation into the incident continues, Weber County Animal Services is working to address the concerns of the community and ensure that the dog receives the necessary care and attention.
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Fred Jackson, Interim Director.
2023 – stray pit bull, skinny and around 2 years old, is found wandering in the mountains and taken to Weber County Animal Services. She is intact.
July 2023 – the dog, called Minnie with ID A218342, is adopted out, still intact.
July 2024 – the adopter abandons the dog, which ends up back at WCAS. She is re-named Jasmine, ID A225625. She is now around 3 years old and 60lbs. She is still intact.
August 2023 – Jasmine is adopted out again. Still intact.
In case you were wondering, this shelter is on board with managed intake.
WCAS is a Best Friends "partner" – it is, of course, in the same state as BFAS's sanctuary.
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