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Friday, May 24, 2013  "We saw a lot of dogs that were being housed," said Kathryn Destreza, with ASPCA Field Investigations and Response.  "They were very wet, filthy, living in muddy conditions, very cold.  It was cold and rainy yesterday.  So there had no protection from that.  They were also very fearful and unsocialized to human contact."

Tuesday, May 07, 2013  Officials take next step towards solving issues involved with the Wexford County Animal Shelter.

Thursday, April 18, 2013  The Wexford County Commissioners are turning to the community to find ways to keep the Wexford Civic Center "The Wex" operating.

Thursday, April 18, 2013  The Grand Traverse County Board of Commissioners has agreed to a contract with the Cherryland Humane Society to house impounded animals.

Saturday, March 09, 2013  Dozens of animal lovers headed out for a special winter dog walk in Traverse City on Saturday, to walk their pooches for a good cause.

Thursday, March 07, 2013  Wexford County commissioners listened to proposals from a Leelanau dog resuce facility tonight about ways to help reduce the amount of dogs that are euthenized at the Wexford County Animal Shelter due to overcrowding.

Wednesday, March 06, 2013  Wexford County Commissioners will listen to a proposal from a Leelanau Dog Rescue facility tonight to take over management of the Wexford County Animal Shelter.

Thursday, February 28, 2013  The Department of Agriculture is re-opening it's investigation into the abuse allegations against the Wexford County animal shelter.

Monday, February 25, 2013  Former shelter employee Kathy Dennis is suing the Wexford County Animal Shelter, the Sheriff's Department and the Sheriff himself.

Friday, February 15, 2013  35-year-old Jennifer Tucker-Richard waived her right to a preliminary examination and her case will be moved to Circuit Court.

Wednesday, February 06, 2013  Wexford County Commissioners discuss next step in Animal Shelter investigation, the possibility of building a new jail and shutting down the county's recycling center.

Tuesday, February 05, 2013  The Elk Country Animal Shelter has received over 200 requests to adopt the animals that were rescued in the Montmorency County animal abuse case.

Friday, February 01, 2013  Jennifer Tucker-Richard turned herself in after a warrant was issued for her arrest.

Friday, February 01, 2013  Commissioners and concerned community members packed a meeting room at the Wexford County courthouse to address their concerns about the Wexford County Animal Shelter. The state is investigating the shelter after a former employee, and two volunteers, made allegations about the euthanasia practices at the shelter.

Thursday, January 31, 2013  Dozens of concerned citizens gathered Wednesday night in Cadillac to address the recent allegations against the Wexford County Animal Shelter.