Densil Allen Jr., of Knob Noster, was appointed as the Johnson County Presiding Commissioner.
Dr. Allen is a former veterinarian and owned and operated Warrensburg Animal Hospital until his retirement. He has also owned and operated Allen’s Auction Service and taught animal science courses at the University of Central Missouri. Dr. Allen has served as a board member for Central Bank of Warrensburg, an advisory board member for the Warrensburg FFA, and the president of West Central Electric Cooperative board. He is also a member of the Missouri Cattlemen’s Association, National Cattlemen’s Association, and American Quarter Horse Association. Dr. Allen earned a Bachelor of Science in animal husbandry and a Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Missouri-Columbia.
Johnson County K9 Deputy Recovering After Surgery
The Johnson County Sheriff s Office reported via their Facebook page that K9 Deputy Boss is resting comfortably at home after having his spleen removed over the weekend.
On Friday Boss s handler noticed that Boss wasn t acting like himself. He appeared lethargic and in pain so his handler took him to Warrensburg Animal Hospital. While there Dr. Houtsma determined that Boss s discomfort was because something was wrong with his abdomen.
Dr. Houtsma transferred Boss to Blue Pearl Animal Hospital in Overland Park, Kansas where Boss received an emergency ultrasound. Dr. Grauberger and his staff determined that Boss was dealing with splenic torsion, which is fatal without immediate surgery. Overnight Saturday, Blue Pearl staff performed a splenectomy on Boss.