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Stamford fires shelter manager for rehoming dangerous dogs
STAMFORD, Connecticut––Stamford, Connecticut mayor David Martin on June 17, 2014 announced the firing of Stamford Animal Shelter manager Laurie Hollywood for repeatedly rehoming dogs with bite history, without disclosing that history to the adopters. Investigation of the situation by the Stamford Police Department continues, Martin’s statement said, “thus certain details will continue to be […]
Connecticut shelter investigated for allegedly adopting out dangerous dogs
STAMFORD, Connecticut––A fatal attack on a Dachshund named Dulce by a pit bull named Banks on June 4, 2014 reminded Stamford, Connecticut that the Stamford Animal Shelter has operated on a restricted basis for nearly six weeks while three city agencies investigate allegations that it improperly adopted out dangerous dogs. Laurie Hollywood, the Stamford […]