Whitfield Co. Animal Shelter euthanasia practices under … – WTVC

The GA Department of Agriculture is investigating the Whitfield County Animal Shelter's euthanasia practices after a spontaneous check of the facility yielded improper staff paperwork. (Image: WTVC)

Last night, the Whitfield County Board of Commission held a closed session to discuss personnel changes at the Whitfield County Animal Shelter.

According to Commissioner Lynn Laughter, Shelter Director Don Allen Garrett is officially stepping down from the position.

Garrett's last day will be Friday August 18 but he will not return to the shelter following last night's meeting.

Commissioner Laughter says Diane Franklin will step in as interim director for an unspecified period of time.

Franklin met with shelter staff Tuesday morning.

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The Georgia Department of Agriculture is investigating the Whitfield County Animal Shelter's euthanasia practices after a spontaneous check of the facility yielded improper staff paperwork.

Shelter staff are supposed to be trained and certified in three forms of euthanasia, and then complete Dept. of Agriculture forms to be kept on file to prove it.

During a recent unannounced check of the shelter, however, the Dept. of Agriculture says the necessary paperwork wasn't in order.

The Whitfield County Board of Commissioners held a closed-door meeting to discuss the matter Monday night.

Commissioner Lynn Laughter says the board discussed personnel changes at the shelter during the meeting.

Depend on us to provide you with details as we learn more.

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