WMOK spoke with Metropolis Animal Control and Abatement Officer John Roman on Wednesday, February 15, 2023.
We discussed the following topics:
- Capacity at the pound (12)
- What people can do if they can’t take care of an animal
- Adoptable dogs available now
- Volunteers and liabilities
- Donations
- Dogs running around
- Precious Paws – Precious the dog
- Repairs on the pound building
- Donating Dog Food
- Using funds
- City ordinances
- Cost of tickets rising
- Abatements
- Abatement process
- Mow yards, get rid of broken down vehicles
- Yard sale signs
- Social media
- New show “Animal Control”
- Moving and leaving grass on roadways
- Thank you to Precious Paws
Hear WMOK’s Coffee Break interview with Metropolis Animal Control and Abatement Officer John Roman below:
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