Strong odor and possible animal neglect reported at hotel, Cortez CO
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A report was made about a strong dog odor and possible neglect of two six-month-old pit bull puppies kept inside a hotel room without being let out. The health department requires police assistance to intervene.
Audio|Heard on: Montezuma County Public Safety
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Transcript:
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Caller reported both a smell complaint and an animal welfare check.
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Caller advises that a hotel room near room 132 smells strongly of dog pound odor, seeping into the hallway.
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Caller states that a resident, (name withheld), has two pit bull puppies inside and has not let them out since acquiring them; they are six months old now.
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Caller said that the health department is...
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but they will not intervene until police officers assist.
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Location mentioned:
Cortez, CO 81321
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