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'Too many puppies'
Comments 0 | Recommend 0Today we offer a musical dedication to Brownsville’s dogged mayor, Pat Ahumada: “Too Many Puppies,” by Primus.
Poor Mayor Pat. He really loves animals, and he’s been quite public about his efforts to make the world better for our four-legged friends. Right after taking office as mayor he imposed a moratorium on euthanasia at the city animal shelter.
And what he get for his trouble?
This animal lover is now known as the only mayor who’s gotten the shelter sanctioned by the state Department of State health Services for inhumane conditions. The center’s been on probation since its Sept. 6 inspection, and it could be shut down completely if it fails its next review.
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