The Sugar Land animal shelter manager resigned after an investigation revealed over 38 dogs and cats were euthanized without authorization.
animal shelter is under investigation, the city announced Friday after several staff members allegedly performed unauthorized euthanizations.
Since April, there have been at least 38 unauthorized euthanizations of dogs and cats at Sugar Land Animal Services, according to the city. Many departments are working together to perform an extensive investigation to understand what happened.Employees who participated in the deaths of these animals said they were aggressive or had a medical diagnosis.
The procedure has to be under the direct supervision of a veterinarian. If an animal displays behavior issues, it must be discussed with a certified animal behaviorist, who will give a recommendation to staff.Reports stated the staff did not follow procedures and ignored instructions. Employees disobeyed direct orders and the Animal Services Division Manual of SOP.
Five of the Animal Services employees have been fired and the shelter manager resigned. The city said it will temporarily reassign employees from other offices and departments throughout Sugar Land to support the remaining Animal Services staff until new employees are hired. The shelter's services are not expected to change at this time.
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