Two animal control officers have resigned, and the Oak Ridge Animal Shelter on Belgrade Road will be open fewer hours.
Two animal control officers resigned suddenly Tuesday, so the Oak Ridge Animal Shelter will reduce the hours it is open to the public, the Oak Ridge Police Department said Wednesday.
For now, the shelter on Belgrade Road in east Oak Ridge will be open from 2-4 p.m. Tuesdays thru Saturdays, a press release said.
Oak Ridge Police Chief James T. Akagi declined to name the two officers who resigned from the three-person staff or explain the circumstances.
The city is accepting applications for the two animal control jobs through Wednesday, Oct. 31. More information is available at oakridgetn.gov.
In the meantime, the press release said, volunteers are encouraged to continue to take part in shelter activities.
oakie99 says
Strange that 2 employees resigned at the same time.
Irritated in OR says
forced to resign is what they aren’t telling you
mushroomcloud says
Sounds like the Oak Ridge School system trying to cover something up?
Well I must admit there are others who would play the cover up game.
oakie99 says
What does the school system have to do with the Animal shelter?
MW224 says
He probably thinks it is not ADA compliant, like 98.42% of the businesses in Oak Ridge
Mike says
Wow, Cloud, you are back. Why!
Steve Jennings says
School system ? Where do you read that, the animal shelter is run by the police department
justiceheard says
Yeah…let’s see how many animals are adopted out now that they are only open 2 hours a day! I am sure there will be a spike in euthanasia three. So sad. Take care of your pets people!
native oak ridger says
A lot of city employees are unhappy, demoralized, and scared for their jobs. It is a sad fact with this new administration.
WestEnder says
We need Bob Barker to come here and remind everyone to spay and neuter their pets.
mushroomcloud says
Why did the officers resign ?
John Huotari says
I haven’t been able to find out yet, but I’ll let you know if I do.
Irritated in OR says
they were forced to resign