Submitted by For The Love of the Dog

PLEASE HELP!! The information I have is still somewhat sketchy but I will update as more becomes available. This is what I have so far from a reliable source.
This puppy, named Gabby, was at a shelter in Rushville, Indiana. On the Monday prior to Thanksgiving, 11/19, she was euthanized by lethal injection.

On Friday she was found in the shelter freezer by a worker STILL ALIVE!! She was buried under the bodies of other dogs that had been euthanized and had been there for four days!

Even worse, this is not the first time but the third time something like this has happened recently!

When contacted regarding this and the previous incidences, the current Mayor of the City of Rushville, Robert M. Bridges, ordered Gabby to be euthanized again. He showed no concern and based on information that I have received, just wants this whole thing to go away.

The shelter worker who found Gabby in the freezer refused and removed her from the premises. She placed her with a rescue for protection and recuperation.

This same shelter worker is dealing with intimidation and threats over this situation because she didn’t just follow orders, she removed the dog and now this is whole issue becoming public.

There is a petition asking The City of Rushville and the Animal Control to review their procedures and make some changes as there are obviously problems.

Please take a moment to sign this petition and also add a note asking that no repercussions are leveled at the shelter worker who with kindness and compassion, saved this puppy after she already underwent hell.

SIGN THE PETITION

City of Rushville Information

The current major, Robert M. Bridges, will be leaving office in January which no doubt is one of the reasons he has little concern for the situation other than trying to keep it quiet.

He can be reached via email: mayor@cityofrushville.com or telephone at (765) 932-3735.

Animal Shelter

223 Smiley Avenue
Rushville, IN 46173
765-932-4754
Animal Warden: Jack Hill
Web Site: http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/IN320.html

I will add more information as it come available. I spoke with the source for this story a short time ago and was told that the mayor is now completely denying any knowledge of any of this. There is supposed to be media follow-up in a few days. Also there is the possibility of some animal advocacy groups becoming involved.

Please take a moment to sign the petition! Get the word out on this! Post and repost!! These cruelties against innocent animals cannot be tolerated to continue nor can this be allowed to be swept under the carpet.

It’s sad enough that animals have to lose their lives to euthanization but for it to be performed so carelessly that they much suffer so needlessly is beyond cruel and humane!

And that the shelter worker who stood up for the humane treatment and will possibly be facing further threats and intimidations as well should not be allowed to be tolerated!

PLEASE HELP!! SIGN THE PETITION!! GET THE WORD OUT!!

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