Public opinions flare as state investigates Wexford Co. Animal Shelter : News : UpNorthLive.com

"She's bitter with the way things turned out with her new job," said Kris Corwin, former Wexford County Animal Shelter employee, when speaking of Dennis.

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"I will never get those images out of my head," said Kathy Dennis, former Wexford County Shelter Employee.

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.

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