St. Clair County leaders are moving forward with plans to update animal control rules after a packed and emotional meeting Thursday. A committee voted 5-to-1 to send the changes to the full County Board on May 21. Under the proposal, police would handle criminal animal cruelty cases, while animal control focuses on shelters, licenses, and civil complaints. Sheriff King said his department is not taking over but will work together on serious cases to follow state law. Some residents fear it could weaken quick responses to animal welfare calls.
Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet
