The German Shepherd Dog, also known as Alsatian is a breed of large-sized dog that originated in Germany which dates back in 1899. Developed originally for herding sheep but because of their strength, intelligence and abilities in obedience training, today they are often employed as police war dogs.
Mayor ‘Frustrated’ by Pet Store Case
From City Hall:
In response to inquiries by a number of concerned citizens, I must say that I am totally frustrated by the slow, soft and reluctant pace of justice in the case of The Pet Company.
Transcribed testimony from the original hearing has clearly established that the conditions existing at the Pet Company were hot, dirty and generally disgusting on June 15, 2010 — the date that animals were seized and removed from the premises. The court has received evidence that the air conditioning in the store had been malfunctioning for three weeks, cages were in poor condition with cracks in the grates or trays that would allow urine or feces to flow down onto animals below, and sick animals were not properly isolated or cared for. Specifically, the court records that “A German Shepherd was in isolation with no water” and that several of the animals tested positive for giardia — a serious and contagious parasitic infection.
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