Rotan officials discuss suspected distemper, delayed county-funded pound fence

  • Dogs housed at the Rotan city pound remain in easily accessible kennels as the city waits on contractors to complete a county-funded perimeter fence, a delay officials say raises safety concerns.
    Dogs housed at the Rotan city pound remain in easily accessible kennels as the city waits on contractors to complete a county-funded perimeter fence, a delay officials say raises safety concerns.
    During its March 12 meeting, the Rotan City Council heard an animal control update that included concerns about suspected distemper among local dogs, continued delays in a county-funded pound fence project, and public safety risks tied to access around impounded animals.Animal Control Officer Chris Lafler reported that five dogs were housed at the city pound at the time of the meeting, w...

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