Parsons Police Department and the city’s code enforcement officer have shut down an illegal animal rescue in Parsons. Community Service Officer Ricky Thompson has been conducting an investigation into the well-being and treatment of dogs in the 500 block of North 25th Street in Parsons. He learned about a potential illegal number of dogs in the area. While investigating Thompson met with the homeowner who had claimed to be running a nonprofit animal rescue. Thompson gathered details of the apparent business and contacted City Attorney Ross Albertini and the city Code Enforcement Officer Tyeler Riggs. Thompson and Albertini reviewed pictures of the animals and their living conditions.
Source: Parsons Sun
