Decomposing carcasses dumped in ravine threatening water quality in Leitrim
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Leitrim County Council were recently involved in removing 38 lamb carcasses and 2 calf carcasses from a ravine in Derryhallow, Drumshanbo.
The lambs varied in age from 1 week to 3 months and had been dumped in a deep inaccessible ravine. The decomposing carcasses threatened water quality in the local river.
The Animal Warden also has concerns for animal welfare at the farm of origin of the animals.
Any information regarding the matter should be reported to the Leitrim Animal Warden on 071 9648300, leitrimanimalwarden@gmail.com, Drumshanbo Gardai or the Department of Agriculture, Drumshanbo.
Editor s note: This story has been updated to correct Fort Smith s poverty rate.
The poverty rate of Fort Smith hovers around 21% and for many people, $25 a year is too much to keep a companion pet, especially senior citizens on a fixed income.
In 2019, Fort Smith Board of Directors brought up the idea of pet licenses in the city limits. Several delays later, the company DocuPet gave a presentation to the board and the decision was tabled until the Jan. 12 study session.
Ward 3 Director Lavon Morton believes the board needs to study the matter more before voting to put it in effect.