Shawnee Animal Shelter celebrating Animal Welfare Week
The Shawnee News-Star
During National Animal Welfare Week the Shawnee Animal Welfare Officers would like to thank volunteers who help out at the Shawnee Animal Shelter.
The officers are thankful to the volunteers who assist the shelter in caring for animals and finding them permanent homes.
In addition, Shawnee Animal Welfare is appreciative to Life church for donating backpacks full of various animal supplies such as food and toys for those who need who have dogs.
The Shawnee Animal Shelter is located at 1502 N. Leo for service within the city limits of Shawnee.
Two dog attacks reported in Shawnee
The Shawnee News-Star
Over the last two months, Shawnee Animal Welfare has responded to two dog attacks one involving a 4-year-old boy and the other an adult man.
According to a recent report, an officer was called to a dog attack on Monday, Feb. 22, at 651 N. Union.
The report said two dogs from that address attacked a man who was visiting friends in the neighborhood.
Upon arrival, the officer s report said neighbors explained two people from the dogs address captured the dogs, put them back in their house and left the scene.
The victim of the attack had various dog bites and lacerations to his forearms and left upper thigh. However, Shawnee Police Cpl. Vivian Lozano said he is recovering from his injuries.