CITY COUNCIL DEBATES ANIMAL CONTROL CHALLENGES AMID OVERPOPULATION CRISIS

At the recent Holdenville City Council meeting, tensions arose as the growing issue of stray and unwanted dogs took center stage. Councilwoman Lori Babb sparked the discussion with a pointed question aimed at the city’s Animal Control Officer (ACO): “Can our dog catcher catch a dog?” Her comment drew a swift defense from Chief of Police Jason Scroggins, who oversees animal control efforts...