Monday, October 22 2012 6:01 PM EDT2012-10-22 22:01:50 GMT
Gina is not up-to-date on her rabies vaccine and legally can't be released to her owner until she gets her shot. Here's the problem. There is no veterinarian at Detroit Animal Control.
Gina is not up-to-date on her rabies vaccine and legally can't be released to her owner until she gets her shot. Here's the problem. There is no veterinarian at Detroit Animal Control and there hasn't been one there since the city let the contract expire on October 1.
By Amy Lange FOX 2 News Reporter
DETROIT -- Leash in hand, Ruth Fontanez was going to get her dog Tuesday. Gina got out of her yard last Wednesday. On Friday, Fontanez found her at Detroit Animal Control, but as we told you previously, she couldn't take her dog home because there was no veterinarian on staff to give Gina a rabies vaccine.
The city had let the vet's contract expire on October 1. While Animal Control transitions to another city department, it has been in limbo and so have the animals inside -- no vaccinations, no medical treatment, no euthanizations all month.
After our story aired Monday night, a spirited discussion ensured at city council Tuesday morning with the mayor's office and council determined to get the contract signed and the vet back to work.
"A bad situation of somebody not planning properly. It fell through the cracks, but now city council's here to the rescue," said City Council President Charles Pugh.
Technically the paperwork won't be signed until Wednesday morning at city council, but the veterinarian is already back at Detroit Animal Control.
Meanwhile, Gina went home up to date on her shots. The dogs inside are now getting the proper care, as well.
"The vet went in there and personally gave every animal that needed shots today, it's all done, and all the animals are being treated right now," said Jessica Ramirez.
"Every tear that I cried for my baby, that even that she got lost, I guess it was worth it because now... the other animals are being taken care of," Fontanez remarked. "I'm very, very happy and very grateful. Thank you very much FOX 2."
Wednesday, May 22 2013 11:20 PM EDT2013-05-23 03:20:38 GMT
Neighbors said he threatened them with a shotgun, then opened fire wounding two people. Now one of the victims has said he's angry the man accused of pulling the trigger is already out of jail.
Neighbors said he threatened them with a shotgun, then opened fire wounding two people. Now one of the victims has said he's angry the man accused of pulling the trigger is already out of jail.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 8:57 PM EDT2013-05-23 00:57:50 GMT
Prosecutors have now filed charges against Myron Williams, a next door neighbor to a woman found strangled in Grosse Pointe Park, but the counts do not include murder.
Prosecutors have now filed charges against Myron Williams, a next door neighbor to a woman found strangled in Grosse Pointe Park, but the counts do not include murder.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 8:17 PM EDT2013-05-22 00:17:22 GMT
We are learning more about the past of the man currently in police custody in connection with the murder of 35-year-old Sabrina Gianino.
We are learning more about the past of the man currently in police custody in connection with the murder of 35-year-old Sabrina Gianino. 42-year-old Myron Williams is on probation in Michigan for a drug paraphernalia charge. He also has quite a past in Louisiana.
Monday, May 20 2013 7:30 PM EDT2013-05-20 23:30:05 GMT
There are new developments in the murder of a young woman in Grosse Pointe Park. Police have a person in custody in connection with the death of Sabrina Gianino, who was found strangled last week.
There are new developments in the murder of a young woman in Grosse Pointe Park. Police have a person in custody in connection with the death of Sabrina Gianino, who was found strangled last week.
Friday, May 17 2013 8:43 PM EDT2013-05-18 00:43:34 GMT
Sabrina Gianino was found dead with a cord around her neck inside a Grosse Pointe Park home early Thursday morning. The medical examiner has ruled her death a homicide.
Sabrina Gianino was found dead with a cord around her neck inside a Grosse Pointe Park home early Thursday morning. The medical examiner has ruled her death a homicide.
Thursday, May 23 2013 11:48 AM EDT2013-05-23 15:48:50 GMT
Former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick is dropping his longtime lawyer. Kilpatrick told a judge Thursday that his relationship with James Thomas deteriorated long before his conviction.
Former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick is dropping his longtime lawyer. Kilpatrick told a judge Thursday that his relationship with James Thomas deteriorated long before his conviction two months ago on corruption charges.
Thursday, May 23 2013 10:59 AM EDT2013-05-23 14:59:53 GMT
Bugs are important to our environment and can even tell us about our water quality. That's why dozens on local students have been taking part in bug hunts.
Bugs are important to our environment and can even tell us about our water quality. That's why dozens on local students have been taking part in bug hunts.
Thursday, May 23 2013 7:58 AM EDT2013-05-23 11:58:41 GMT
New U.S. Census Bureau estimates say Detroit's population remained just above 700,000 last year. The figures show Detroit lost residents between 2011 and 2012, but the decline was at a slower pace than in previous years.
New U.S. Census Bureau estimates say Detroit's population remained just above 700,000 last year. The figures show Detroit lost residents between 2011 and 2012, but the decline was at a slower pace than in previous years.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 11:44 PM EDT2013-05-23 03:44:19 GMT
Find out how you can help the victims of Monday's deadly tornado that ripped through the Oklahoma City suburbs, killing two dozen and flattening neighborhoods, schools and businesses.
Find out how you can help the victims of Monday's deadly tornado that ripped through the Oklahoma City suburbs, killing two dozen and flattening neighborhoods, schools and businesses.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 11:20 PM EDT2013-05-23 03:20:38 GMT
Neighbors said he threatened them with a shotgun, then opened fire wounding two people. Now one of the victims has said he's angry the man accused of pulling the trigger is already out of jail.
Neighbors said he threatened them with a shotgun, then opened fire wounding two people. Now one of the victims has said he's angry the man accused of pulling the trigger is already out of jail.
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